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SUMMARY:Navy in Sydney Harbour Cruise\, East - Friday 28th. February 2025
DESCRIPTION:Members\, partners\, & friends.\nWould you like to know more about Royal Australian Navy (RAN) activities and facilities in Sydney Harbour from 1788 to the present\, especially during WW II? \nYou are invited to join the Naval Historical Society of Australia for a three-hour cruise east of the Harbour Bridge. The Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers to preserve and honour our naval history. \nA comprehensive commentary is provided supported by information and photos on TVs to bring the commentary to life. A complementary booklet with lots of information and photos is provided as a souvenir. \nThe sites you will see and learn about include: – \nDawes Point. The story of the observatory built by Lt William Dawes and the construction of the gun battery. \nSydney Cove. The story of Fort Macquarie and the Navy activities to protect ships and the colony after the arrival of the first fleet. \nGarden Island. The first use of Garden Island as a garden and its later development. The construction of the Captain Cook Graving Dock was second largest project after the Snowy Mountain Scheme and larger than the construction of the Harbour bridge.  The story of the hammerhead crane and the role of HMAS KUTTABUL. The decision in 1987 to establish two Navy bases – Fleet Base East and Fleet Base West to cover both the Pacific and Indian oceans. \nHMAS RUSHCUTTER. One of the oldest RAN shore bases\, commissioned in 1920. A Naval Reserve training facility for anti-submarine warfare\, diving\, and radar. \nClark Island. The storage of gun barrels during WW II. The Japanese midget submarines were also brought here after they were salvaged. \nRose Bay. The story of HMAS TINGIRA that trained over 3\,000 sailors from 1912 to 1927. \nWatson’s Bay. HMAS WATSON the training centre for maritime warfare. Watson’s Bay was the home base for pilot boats and the lifeboat over the years. \nGeorges Head. The location of the western end of the anti-submarine boom net during WW II. \nChowder Bay. The base to protect the Harbour with mines during the 1880’s. Now a fuel installation for the RAN. \nBradley’s Head. Ships were degaussed here during WW II to protect them against magnetic mines. The story of our first battle and first victory involving HMAS SYDNEY I and the SMS EMDEN. \nNeutral Bay – Sub Base Platypus. Home of the six OBERON class submarines for 30 years and the torpedo factory established during WW2. The current COLLINS class submarines are based at Garden Island off Rockingham in Western Australia. \nIndividual Bookings: – Book Here\nGroup Bookings (10 or more): -Contact the Cruise Coordinator \nEmail: – cruises@navyhistory.au or Phone: –  0451 218 336\nTour Information Departure Point:\nKing Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW \n \nINFORMATION\nCost:                          Members\, partners\, & friends – $80 per person. Groups of 10 or more $70\nCruise Date:           On the Booking screen -Select Cruise date from “Choose an option”.\nCheck-in Time:       09:30am.                  Boarding Time:       09:45am. for 10:00am. departure \nEnd Time:                 between 12:30pm. – 1:00pm. \n Departure Point:  King Street Wharf 3\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney NSW. \nAccess: Ferry to Barangaroo or Train and walk from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations. Detailed information will be emailed to you approximately 1week prior to departure. \nVessel: MV BENNELONG operated by Caprice Charter Cruises Pty Ltd.\nTicket Cancellation Policy:\n30 days or more – Full refund of ticket value. \n30 -15 days – 75 % of ticket value. \n14 – 7 days – 50% of ticket value. \nLess than 7 days – no refund \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: Cruise Coordinator: – 0451 218 336 (Between the hours 0900 to 1500)  \nE-mail: Cruise Coordinator: – cruises@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/navy-in-sydney-harbour-cruise-east-friday-28th-february-2025/
LOCATION:King Street Wharf\, Darling Harbour\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250212T103000
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SUMMARY:Darwin - The Navy & Cyclone Tracy
DESCRIPTION:Overview:\nThe Zoom presentation “The Navy in Cyclone Tracy” examines not only the sinking of HMAS Arrow\, but also the loss of a WWII Fairmile patrol boat\, and the role of the RAN in Operation Navy Help Darwin\, their biggest peacetime operation ever. Tom also argues strongly for the presentation of the National Emergency medal to all those who were involved in relief operations for the city. It is taken from his latest work Cyclone Warriors – the Armed Forces in Cyclone Tracy. \nPresenter: Dr Tom Lewis OAM RAN (Rtd.)\nTom Lewis has combined three interesting career paths to make him one of Australia’s foremost military historians. He has integrated a 20-year RAN track\, primarily as an intelligence analyst\, with high school teaching\, and work as an historian. His 35-year writing career followed time as a journalist\, with his first publication Wrecks in Darwin Waters\, which was followed by an analysis in Darwin’s Submarine I-124 of the first successful RAN submarine action of WWII\, resulting in the sinking of the Japanese 80-man boat which still lies outside Darwin today. Zero Hour in Broomeexamined the second biggest air raid on Australia\, and The Submarine Six presented biographies of the six who had RAN submarines named after them. Lethality in Combat\, his most controversial work\, analysed the realities of battlefield combat\, and has just been re-published as The Truth of War. \nCarrier Attack\, an extensive technical analysis of the first Darwin air raid\, revealed many unknown aspects of that assault\, and Teddy Sheean VC chronicled not only the fight of this naval hero but the fight to get him the Victoria Cross he deserved. The Empire Strikes South\, an account of all Japanese air raids made across northern Australia\, showed the attacks were far more widespread than first thought. Atomic Salvation: “how the atomic bombs saved the lives of 30 million”\, attracted some criticism but much praise. Tom’s book on the Sydney midget submarine raid in 1942 was published in 2022. It highlighted the two-fold scandal of first the senior commanders escaping any blame for the submarines getting inside the harbour\, and not being met with sufficient measures\, and second\, that none of the small ship commanders were given honours for their sinking of two of the three. Attack on Sydney Harbour was released by Big Sky. \nIn 2023 Avonmore Books published Bombers North. This is a coverage of the Allied efforts to prosecute the war against the Japanese Empire from 1942. USAAF\, RAAF and Dutch bombers flew out of northern Australia in hundreds of missions to fight back against possible invasion.  The Sinking of HMAS Sydney was also published that year. It’s a detailed look at what it was like to live and serve on board a WWII cruiser: eating\, drinking\, working\, fighting and all. It finishes up with a detailed look at the final action of this gallant ship against the German raider Kormoran\, and an examination of the theories as to why Sydney disappeared. \nCyclone Warriors – the Armed Forces in Cyclone Tracy was released at the end of 2024 to commemorate 50 years since the disaster. The former Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove wrote the introduction – he was in Darwin post-cyclone in his early days as an Army officer. \nTom is presently working on The Secret Submarine\, an analysis of the sinking of I-178 by two RAAF Beaufort bombers off Sydney in 1943. His Order of Australia medal was presented for services to naval history. \nDetails –\nDate and Time: 1100 Wednesday 12th February 2025 (Sydney time)\nPlease Join Us
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/darwin-the-navy-cyclone-tracy/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240819T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240819T210000
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SUMMARY:WA Chapter – Monthly Meeting with Guest Speakers Nigel Rogers and Natalie Cullity:   "Australian Code Breaking in World War 2\, and Australian Signals Intelligence in the 1960s. "
DESCRIPTION:Here are the details of the 19th August 2024 NHS meeting at 6pm at the Claremont Tennis Club. \n  \nTHE TOPIC:    Australian Code Breaking in World War 2\, and Australian Signals Intelligence in the 1960s. \nTHE SPEAKERS: Nigel Rogers and Natalie Cullity \nNigel Rogers is the President of the Naval Historical Society-WA Chapter and is the resident military and naval historian at Capital Community Radio in Perth. \nNatalie Cullity served as a Petty Officer in the Women’s Royal Australian Navy in Signals Intelligence in the 1960s. Natalie served both here in Australia at listening posts in Canberra and Darwin\, and also overseas at a listening post in Singapore. \n  \nThe talk is at 6:00pm at the Claremont Lawn Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont. Parking is at the Tennis Club and in the public car park on Davies Road. There is a $5 Admin fee\, and a cash bar is open before and after the talk. To attend\, you must register with the Secretary\, Heather Rogers: secretary.nhs.wa@gmail.com\, or Mobile: 0407-912-781
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/wa-chapter-monthly-meeting-with-guest-speakers-nigel-rogers-and-natalie-cullity-australian-code-breaking-in-world-war-2-and-australian-signals-intelligence-in-the-1960s/
LOCATION:Claremont Lawn Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont\, Western Australia\, 6010\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Perth
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240715T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240715T210000
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SUMMARY:WA Chapter – Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker CAPTAIN KEN BURLEIGH RAN:   "His Leadership Journey in the RAN and preparing HMAS Stirling for the future."
DESCRIPTION:Here are the details of the 15th July 2024 NHS meeting at 6pm at the Claremont Tennis Club. \n  \nTHE TOPIC:   HIS LEADERSHIP JOURNEY IN THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY AND PREPARING HMAS STIRLING FOR THE FUTURE. \n  \nTHE SPEAKER:  CAPTAIN KEN BURLEIGH RAN\, COMMANDING OFFICER HMAS STIRLING \nCaptain Ken Burleigh is a Principal Warfare Officer and Navigation specialist in the Royal Australian Navy and has held sea and shore command. Ken joined the Navy from his home town of Perth in 1984 and following Major Fleet Unit command\, had a break in service to work in the commercial sector as a Marine Pilot in Broome and Dampier. Ken returned to the Navy in 2019 and assumed command of HMAS Stirling on May 19th\, 2023. \n  \nThe talk is on Monday July 15th at 6:00pm at the Claremont Lawn Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont. Parking is at the Tennis Club and in the public car park on Davies Road. There is a $5 Admin fee\, and a cash bar is open before and after the talk. To attend\, you must register with the Secretary\, Heather Rogers: secretary.nhs.wa@gmail.com\, or Mobile: 0407-912-781
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/wa-chapter-monthly-meeting-with-guest-speaker-captain-ken-burleigh-ran-his-leadership-journey-in-the-ran-and-preparing-hmas-stirling-for-the-future/
LOCATION:Claremont Lawn Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont\, Western Australia\, 6010\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Perth
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240617T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240617T210000
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SUMMARY:WA Chapter – Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker Commodore Brett Dowsing\, JP RAN (ret'd):   "The Navy War Years of Lieutenant Commander Maxwell (Max) Shean\, DSO RANVR (ret'd) Bronze Cross USA."".
DESCRIPTION:Here are the details of the 17th June 2024 NHS meeting at 6pm at the Claremont Tennis Club. \n  \nThe Navy War Years of Lieutenant Commander Maxwell (Max) Shean\, DSO RANVR (ret’d) Bronze Cross USA.  \nMax was an ordinary Western Australian lad who left his studies at UWA and a joyful adolescent life to go to war in 1940. With his sailing experiences gained on the Swan River and Fremantle environs\, Max joined the Royal Australian Navy to serve in the European and Pacific theatres through to the Japanese surrender in late 1945. Max served initially as a Torpedo and Anti-Submarine Officer on Corvettes\, and then in midget submarines as a diver and Commanding Officer.  Max was one of the Royal Australian Navy’s most decorated officers for bravery by war’s end\, and this presentation will concentrate on the missions that resulted in this recognition. \n \n  \n  \nTHE SPEAKER: Commodore Brett Dowsing\, JP RAN (ret’d) \nBrett was born and raised in Western Australia and Papua New Guinea\, and joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1969. Brett served in Vietnam\, and is a qualified fixed wing and helicopter pilot. His Commands included: HMAS Buccaneer\, HMAS Gladstone and HS816 Squadron. Brett was the Naval Staff Officer in Washington DC during the 9/11 attacks on New York\, and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq\, and subsequently the Australian Defence Attaché covering Korea and Mongolia based in the Australian Embassy in Seoul\, Korea. Brett was also the Senior ADF Officer for Western Australia and Senior Commanding Officer at HMAS Stirling at Garden Island. Brett retired in 2019 after 51 years of Naval Service. \n  \nThe talk is on Monday June 17th at 6:00pm at the Claremont Lawn Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont. Parking is at the Tennis Club and in the public car park on Davies Road. There is a $5 Admin fee\, and a cash bar is open before and after the talk. To attend\, you must register with the Secretary\, Heather Rogers: secretary.nhs.wa@gmail.com\, or Mobile: 0407-912-781
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/wa-chapter-monthly-meeting-with-guest-speaker-commodore-brett-dowsing-jp-ran-retd-the-navy-war-years-of-lieutenant-commander-maxwell-max-shean-dso-ranvr-retd-bronze-cross-us/
LOCATION:Claremont Lawn Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont\, Western Australia\, 6010\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Perth
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240520T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240520T210000
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SUMMARY:WA Chapter – Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker David Nicolson speaking on:   "HMAS Canberra I\, her life in service\, the Battle of Savo Island and the ensuing controversy".
DESCRIPTION:Here are the details of the May 20th 2024 NHS meeting at 6pm at the Claremont Tennis Club. \n  \nTHE TOPIC:   “HMAS Canberra I\, her life in service\, the Battle of Savo Island and the ensuing controversy”.  \nAlthough the heavy cruiser HMAS Canberra I\, built between 1924 and 1929\, reputedly never fired big guns in anger. She did sterling service with convoy duties protecting Australian and New Zealand troops on their way to the battlefields. However\, the loss of the HMAS Canberra I at the disastrous Battle of Savo Island in 1942\, raised many questions about how she was sunk and if she could have been saved.  The controversy continues to this day and this will be explored in the talk. \n \n  \nTHE SPEAKER: David Nicolson\, RANR (ret’d) \nDavid was born in Scotland and his father was in the Merchant Navy during World War II. Ater moving to Perth\, David completed an engineering degree at UWA and worked for the WA Railways as an electronic engineer. David joined the Royal Australian Navy reserve in 1972\, initially serving as an officer in the engineering branch and subsequently in naval intelligence. He was assigned to gather information which included taking photos of the antennas on Soviet and Chinese ships berthed in Fremantle. In 1981\, David joined the Perth communications company Omnitronics Pty Ltd. David retired in 2010 and is now the publicity officer for the WA division of the Navy League and the HMAS Perth 1 Memorial Foundation. \n  \nThe talk is on Monday May 20th at 6:00pm at the Claremont Lawn Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont. Parking is at the Tennis Club and in the public car park on Davies Road. There is a $5 Admin fee\, and a cash bar is open before and after the talk. To attend\, you must register with the Secretary\, Heather Rogers: secretary.nhs.wa@gmail.com\, or \nMobile: 0407-912-781.
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/wa-chapter-monthly-meeting-with-guest-speaker-david-nicolson-speaking-on-hmas-canberra-1-her-life-in-service-the-battle-of-savo-island-and-the-ensuing-controversy/
LOCATION:Claremont Lawn Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont\, Western Australia\, 6010\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Perth
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240415T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240415T210000
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SUMMARY:WA Chapter – Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker Chris Cleghorn speaking on  Rowing Across the Indian Ocean and the Escape and Rescue Services for Submarines of the Royal Australian Nav
DESCRIPTION:The NHS talk this month is on Monday April 15th at 6pm at the Claremont Tennis Club. \n  \nTOPICS: Rowing Across the Indian Ocean and the Escape and Rescue Services for Submarines of the Royal Australian Navy. \nSPEAKER: Chris Cleghorn  \nChris Cleghorn is a former Royal Marine Commando and has spent most of his career in the Royal Marines in small boat operations globally\, and Chris currently works for the company dealing with the escape and rescue services for submarines of the Royal Australian Navy. \nChris was the Skipper of the 4 man team which rowed for 69 days in 2023 from Geraldton across the Indian Ocean to Mauritius\, a total of about 7\,000kms. Their well-equipped 8.8 metre carbon fibre boat\, called ‘Brain Wave’ was home for the team\, and they maintained a gruelling two hours on\, two hours off\, rowing in pairs. This endurance row was to support Parkinson’s Research. Chris previously rowed across the Atlantic Ocean with his brother in 2011 after learning that a close relative had Parkinson’s. After dementia\, Parkinson’s is the second most common neurological disease in Australia\, and this progressive neurodegenerative disorder presents huge challenges for those affected\, as well as having enormous economic impacts. \n  \nThe talk is on Monday April 15th  at 6:00pm at the Claremont Lawn Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont. Parking is at the Tennis Club and in the public car park on Davies Road. There is a $5 Admin fee\, and a cash bar is open before and after the talk. To attend\, you must register with the Secretary\, Heather Rogers: secretary.nhs.wa@gmail.com\, or \nMobile: 0407-912-781.
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/wa-chapter-monthly-meeting-with-guest-speaker-chris-cleghorn-speaking-on-rowing-across-the-indian-ocean-and-the-escape-and-rescue-services-for-submarines-of-the-royal-australian-nav/
LOCATION:Claremont Lawn Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont\, Western Australia\, 6010\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Perth
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240318T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240318T210000
DTSTAMP:20240222T084757Z
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SUMMARY:WA Chapter – Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker Captain Graham White speaking on the Collins Class Submarine Project
DESCRIPTION:The NHS talk this month is on Monday March 18th at 6pm at the Claremont Tennis Club. \n  \nTOPIC: FROM SWEDEN TO AUSTRALIA – THE STORY OF THE COLLINS CLASS SUBMARINE PROJECT  \n  \nSPEAKER: Capt. Graham White AM RAN (ret’d) \n  \nCapt. Graham White served in the Royal Australian Navy for 31 years as an engineer officer\, which included 12 years in the submarine force\, 2 years on loan to the Royal Navy in \nsubmarines on operation during the Cold War\, followed by positions in construction\, maintenance\, and operations of Australian Oberon Class submarines as the Fleet Marine Engineer. \nGraham was the original Project Director of the Collins Class project for 4 years\, based in Australia with regular visits to Sweden. Following a period as the Executive Director of the \nHeavy Engineering Board\, Graham filled management positions in Australian shipyards in Western Australia and Victoria. \n  \nGraham was then responsible for the production\, tests\, and trials for the first 3 years of the first 3 Collins Class submarines at the Australian Submarine Corporation in South Australia\, \nbefore becoming the Australian Submarine Corporation Manager in Western Australia. \nFollowing retirement in 2000\, Graham initiated the Sailability program – sailing for the disabled  at the Royal Perth Yacht Club and has received several awards associated with \ncommunity activities in Western Australia. \n  \nThe talk is at 6:00pm at the Claremont Lawn Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont. Parking is at the Tennis Club and in the public car park on Davies Road. There is a $5 Admin fee\, and a cash bar is open before and after the talk. To attend\, you must register with the Secretary\, Heather Rogers: secretary.nhs.wa@gmail.com\, or Mobile: 0407-912-781.
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/wa-chapter-monthly-meeting-with-guest-speaker-nigel-rogers-president-of-the-naval-historical-society-wa-chapter-2/
LOCATION:Claremont Lawn Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont\, Western Australia\, 6010\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Perth
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240219T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240219T210000
DTSTAMP:20240208T055320Z
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SUMMARY:WA Chapter – Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker Nigel Rogers\, President of the Naval Historical Society-WA Chapter.
DESCRIPTION:It is now the beginning of the new season of the Naval Historical Society-WA Chapter talks for 2024. The meetings are held on the third Monday of every month for a 6pm start at the Claremont Tennis Club. \nThe Naval Historical Society’s talk on Monday February 19th is about:  \nHMS HOOD\, WHICH WAS SUNK 83 YEARS AGO ON MAY 24th 1941 \n  \nHMS Hood\, the largest Battle Cruiser in the world at the time of its construction in 1918\, was sunk 83 years ago on May 24th\, 1941\, by the German Battleship Bismarck.It is the 100th Anniversary of HMS Hood’s Empire Cruise and her visit to Australia\, when her first port of call was Fremantle on February 27th 1924. The February 2024 monthly meeting will commemorate and remember this occasion and the 1\,415 Royal Navy officers and crew who lost their lives in only three minutes when HMS Hood was sunk. \nThe speaker will be Nigel Rogers\, the President of the Naval Historical Society-WA Chapter. \n  \nThe talk is on Monday February 19th at 6:00pm at the Claremont Lawn Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont. Parking is at the Tennis Club and in the public car park on Davies Road. There is a $5 Admin fee\, and a cash bar is open before and after the talk. \nTo attend\, you must register with the Secretary\,  Dr Heather Rogers: secretary.nhs.wa@gmail.com\, or Mobile: 0407-912-781.
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/wa-chapter-monthly-meeting-with-guest-speaker-nigel-rogers-president-of-the-naval-historical-society-wa-chapter/
LOCATION:Claremont Lawn Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont\, Western Australia\, 6010\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Perth
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231016T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231016T210000
DTSTAMP:20231010T035859Z
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SUMMARY:WA Chapter – Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker Commodore Bob Trotter OAM RAN (ret'd)
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Iron Men and Tin Fish \nThe Story of WW2 Submarine Operations from Fremantle\, WA\, from 1942 to 1945 \nIn the period from 1942 to 1945\, Fremantle was the second largest submarine base in the World. Some 167 Allied submarines operated from Fremantle\, and they conducted one of the most effective submarine operations in history. The US submarines operating from Fremantle\, sank over 50% of all the Japanese tanker tonnage\, and 42% of Japanese warships. \nIn a Report to Congress on the United States Naval Administration in World War II\, the Perth-Fremantle area was generally conceded the finest base area any US submarines operated from in the Pacific during the war\, with gracious hospitality and genuine appreciation shown to the submariners by the populace of Perth\, and the Pacific Fleet submarine skippers requesting to end their patrol run at Fremantle. \n  \nSPEAKER: Commodore Bob Trotter OAM RAN (ret’d) \nCommodore Bob Trotter OAM RAN (ret’d) was a submariner in the Royal Australian Navy for 35 years and served on or under most seas and oceans in the world. After several Senior Headquarters postings\, Bob retired in 1998 from the position of Commodore Fleet Bases at HMAS Stirling\, Garden Island WA. He is a Patron of the Submarines Association. Bob was one of the Directors of the Finding Sydney Foundation which found the wreck of HMAS Sydney II in 2008\, for which Bob had the honour of being awarded a Medal in the Order of Australia. \n  \nThe NHS-WA Chapter talk is on Monday October 16th\, 2023 at 6:00pm at the Claremont Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont. Parking is at the Tennis Club\, also at Claremont Station opposite the Tennis Club\, and in the public car park opposite Foodies on Davies Road. There is a $5 Admin fee. There is a cash bar open before and after the talk. To attend the meeting\, you must register with Dr Heather Rogers: EMAIL: secretary.nhs.wa@gmail.com  or Mobile: 0407-912-781
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/wa-chapter-monthly-meeting-with-guest-speaker-commodore-bob-trotter-oam-ran-retd/
LOCATION:Claremont Lawn Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont\, Western Australia\, 6010\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Perth
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230515T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230515T210000
DTSTAMP:20230508T215312Z
CREATED:20230428T044043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230508T215312Z
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SUMMARY:WA Chapter – Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker Roy Stall
DESCRIPTION:The next NHSA WA Chapter meeting will be held on Monday May 15th at 6pm at the Claremont Tennis Club. \n  \nTOPIC: “From H.M.A.S. Ovens\, an Oberon Class submarine of British design\, built in the UK\, now located at the Maritime Museum in Fremantle\, to Collins Class and Virginia Class submarines\, to the planned AUKUS nuclear submarines.           What does the future hold?” \n\nSPEAKER: Roy Stall joined the Royal Australian Navy as a 16-year-old in the first intake of Junior Recruits\, graduated from the Royal Australian Naval College in Jervis Bay\, NSW\, and served in various Navy vessels. \nRoy has had extensive experience for many years as a tour guide and tour guide supervisor at the Fremantle Maritime Museum on H.M.A.S. Ovens\, an Oberon Class submarine. Roy was also a guide on the replica Dutch ship\, Duyfken\, which was recently located to the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney. \nPrior to his retirement\, Roy taught “Maritime English” in Maritime Universities in China and Japan. \n  \nThe NHS-WA Chapter talk is on Monday May 15th\, 2023 at 6:00pm at the Claremont Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont. Parking is at the Tennis Club\, also at Claremont Station opposite the Tennis Club\, and in the public car park opposite Foodies on Davies Road. There is a $5 Admin fee. There is a cash bar open before and after the talk. To attend the meeting\, you must register with the Secretary Dr Heather Rogers: EMAIL: secretary.nhs.wa@gmail.com    or Mobile: 0407-912-781. \n 
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/wa-chapter-monthly-meeting-with-guest-speaker-robert-parker-2/
LOCATION:Claremont Lawn Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont\, Western Australia\, 6010\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Perth
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230417T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230417T210000
DTSTAMP:20230402T091718Z
CREATED:20230402T091702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230402T091718Z
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SUMMARY:WA Chapter – Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker Robert Parker
DESCRIPTION:The April meeting of the NHS-WA Chapter will take place on Monday April 17th at 6pm in the Claremont Tennis Club. \n  \nTOPIC: The Naval Auxiliary Patrol (NAP) which used the Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club as its operational base during the Second World War. \n  \nThe topic will cover the brief history of Keanes Point\, named after Edward Keane who built his private home there\, called Cappoquin House\, which is now the home of the Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club. During the Second World War\, the Royal Australian Navy took over the Club from 1942 to become H.M.A.S. Leeuwin II\, and boats at the Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club were acquired which then formed the Naval Auxiliary Patrol. (NAP) \n  \nSPEAKER: Robert Parker\, a retired Chartered Accountant\, is the Immediate Past Commodore of the Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club\, (RFBYC) and is the current co-convenor of the Club’s Archives Group. Robert has been a member of the RFBYC for 54 years. Robert’s grandfather was a member of the Club\, as well as his father who was Vice Patron and Commodore\, (both deceased). Robert’s brother is a Past Commodore and is currently a Vice Patron of the Club.. \n  \nThe NHS-WA Chapter talk is on Monday April 17th\, 2023 at 6:00pm at the Claremont Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont. Parking is at the Tennis Club\, also at Claremont Station opposite the Tennis Club\, and in the public car park opposite Foodies on Davies Road. There is a $5 Admin fee. There is a cash bar open before and after the talk. To attend the meeting\, you must register with the Secretary Dr Heather Rogers: Email: secretary.nhs.wa@gmail.com       or Mobile: 0407-912-781
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/wa-chapter-monthly-meeting-with-guest-speaker-robert-parker/
LOCATION:Claremont Lawn Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont\, Western Australia\, 6010\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Perth
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230320T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230320T210000
DTSTAMP:20230314T055452Z
CREATED:20230314T055452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T055452Z
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SUMMARY:WA Chapter – Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker Commodore Ivan Ingham AM RAN
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: The highlights of a Seagoing Career in the Royal Navy and the Royal Australian Navy\, plus a brief overview of the current role as Senior ADF Officer in WA \nCommodore Ivan Ingham AM RAN\, is the Senior Australian Defence Force Officer based at HMAS Stirling on Garden Island\, WA\, which is the home to the second largest Naval Base in Australia\, where there are many crucial points of interest to the defence of Australia. \nCdre Ingham was educated and trained in Dartmouth and Greenwich in England\, and served for 20 years in many Royal Navy ships. He experienced repeated operational deployments to the South Atlantic\, Mediterranean\, Adriatic\, Middle East and Asia. He served in the Gulf during the Iraq War in 2003 and was awarded a Commendation for Distinguished Service for his role bombarding targets on the Al Faw Peninsula. \nHe transferred to the Royal Australian Navy in 2001\, directed Border Protection operations; was involved in the Middle East for Counter-Terrorism and Counter-Piracy operations; and developed the Fleet Warfare Plan\, which was the Warfighting Campaign Plan; and established the Maritime Task Group. \nIn 2011 Cdre Ingham was appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM). \n  \n  \nThe NHS-WA Chapter talk is on Monday March 20th\, 2023 at 6:00pm at the Claremont Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont. Parking is at the Tennis Club and in the public car park opposite Foodies on Davies Road. There is a $5 Admin fee. There is a cash bar open before and after the talk. To attend the meeting\, you must register with the Secretary Dr Heather Rogers: Email: secretary.nhs.wa@gmail.com   or Mobile: 0407-912-781 \n 
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/wa-chapter-monthly-meeting-with-guest-speaker-commodore-ivan-ingham-am-ran/
LOCATION:Claremont Lawn Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont\, Western Australia\, 6010\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Perth
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230220T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230220T210000
DTSTAMP:20230206T065045Z
CREATED:20230206T065027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T065045Z
UID:65131-1676916000-1676926800@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:WA Chapter – Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker Nigel Rogers
DESCRIPTION:Topic: The German Military Enigma Secret Cypher Machine and the Bletchley Park Codebreakers. \nThe Speaker: Our President\, Nigel Rogers \nThe talk will cover the history of Bletchley Park\, the German Enigma and Lorenz machines\, and how their codes were cracked by Alan Turing and others who worked on this project during World War II at Bletchley Park. \n  \nThe NHS-WA Chapter talk is on Monday February 20th\, 2023 at 6:00pm at the Claremont Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont.\nParking is at the Tennis Club and in the public car park opposite Foodies on Davies Road.\nThere is a $5 Admin fee.\nThere is a cash bar open before and after the talk. \nTo attend the meeting\, you must register with the secretary Dr Heather Rogers: Email: secretary.nhs.wa@gmail.com   or Mobile: 0407-912-781
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/wa-chapter-monthly-meeting-with-guest-speaker-chris-frame-2/
LOCATION:Claremont Lawn Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont\, Western Australia\, 6010\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Perth
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221128T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221128T213000
DTSTAMP:20220930T075519Z
CREATED:20220930T075519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T075519Z
UID:64218-1669662000-1669671000@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Victorian Chapter - Christmas Function "Hands Across the Trenches - Centenary of Gallipoli" (RADM Simon Harrington AM RAN Ret)
DESCRIPTION:Naval Historical Society of Australia – Victoria Chapter \nCordially invites you to \nMonthly Meeting at 1900 on Monday 28 November 2022 \nAt Waverley RSL – Sunset Room \n161 Coleman Parade\, Glen Waverley \n  \nChristmas Function “Hands Across the Trenches – Centenary of Gallipoli” (RADM Simon Harrington AM RAN Ret) \n  \nMembers and Guests are most welcome \n A relaxing meal and drink beforehand in the RSL’s delightful Warramunga Room is always a pleasant prelude to the 1900 meeting \n 
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/victorian-chapter-christmas-function-hands-across-the-trenches-centenary-of-gallipoli-radm-simon-harrington-am-ran-ret/
LOCATION:Waverley RSL\, 161 Coleman Parade\, Glen Waverley\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Melbourne
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221024T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221024T213000
DTSTAMP:20220930T075332Z
CREATED:20220930T075332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T075332Z
UID:64216-1666638000-1666647000@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Victorian Chapter - Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker Commander Doug Stevens RAN (Rtd) - “RAN Submarine Basing”
DESCRIPTION:Naval Historical Society of Australia – Victoria Chapter \nCordially invites you to \nMonthly Meeting at 1900 on Monday 24 October 2022 \nAt Waverley RSL – Sunset Room \n161 Coleman Parade\, Glen Waverley \n  \nGuest Speaker Commander Doug Stevens RAN (Rtd) \n  “RAN Submarine Basing” \nDoug spent 21 years as an Engineer on full time service in the Royal Australian Navy\, and many years later commenced a further nine years of part time service.  In 2010 he was commissioned by Head of the Future Submarines Program\, RADM Moffitt\, to research and write a future-submarines basing study.  The associated report\, submitted in November 2011\, underpins today’s decision making by Defence about the creation of an east coast submarines home port. \nThe 2011 report was written around Defence’s planned acquisition at that time of twelve diesel-electric submarines.  Its stated purpose was to inform submarine homeport decision making which was anticipated to take place from 2021 onwards.  It shortlisted in descending order\, nine east coast homeport options. \nThe cancellation of the twelve diesel-electric submarine program and its replacement by eight nuclear propelled submarines reduces the east-coast homeport options\, according to Doug\, from nine to five.  Doug updated his earlier report in June this year with a related article in the Naval Officers Club Newsletter. \nDoug will describe key considerations necessary when deciding where to homeport submarines\, and draw from his two reports relating to east-coast basing of Australia’s next class of submarines.  This promises to provide a fascinating insight into this strategically important decision making process. \n  \nMembers and Guests are most welcome \n A relaxing meal and drink beforehand in the RSL’s delightful Warramunga Room is always a pleasant prelude to the 1900 meeting \n 
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/victorian-chapter-monthly-meeting-with-guest-speaker-commander-doug-stevens-ran-rtd-ran-submarine-basing/
LOCATION:Waverley RSL\, 161 Coleman Parade\, Glen Waverley\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Melbourne
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221017T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221017T210000
DTSTAMP:20220930T075803Z
CREATED:20220930T075803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T075803Z
UID:64220-1666029600-1666040400@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:WA Chapter – Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker Chris Frame
DESCRIPTION:Topic:  The Cunard Ships – the Queen Mary and the Queen Elizabeth used as Troop Ships during World War 2 \nThe Speaker:  Chris Frame \nChris Frame is a published author\, having co-authored over a dozen books about ocean liners and cruise ships. Chris’ interest in passenger ships began as a child when he read a book about the Titanic. In 2008\, Chris became the youngest speaker to talk aboard the legendary Queen Elizabeth 2 during her farewell season\, as part of the renowned Cunard Insights Programme. Since then\, Chris has lectured aboard many cruise ships\, at maritime museums around the world and other functions such as at Universities\, dinners and luncheons. Chris has appeared on the BBC\, Sky News and the ABC and has been on multiple documentaries discussing ocean liners and cruise ships. \n  \nThe NHS-WA Chapter talk is on  \nMonday October 17th at 6:00pm \nat the Claremont Lawn Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont. \nParking is at the Tennis Club and in the public car park opposite Foodies on Davies Road. There is a $5 Admin fee. There is a cash bar open before and after the talk. \n  \nTo attend the meeting\, you must register with Susan Franklin: susanfranklin@iinet.net.au or Mobile: 0499-774-431
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/wa-chapter-monthly-meeting-with-guest-speaker-chris-frame/
LOCATION:Claremont Lawn Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont\, Western Australia\, 6010\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Perth
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220926T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220926T213000
DTSTAMP:20220826T012326Z
CREATED:20220824T224647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T012326Z
UID:63542-1664218800-1664227800@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Victorian Chapter - “Quiz Night”
DESCRIPTION:Naval Historical Society of Australia – Victoria Chapter \nCordially invites you to \nMonthly Meeting at 1900 on Monday 26 September 2022 \nAt Waverley RSL – Sunset Room \n161 Coleman Parade\, Glen Waverley \n  \n“Hear yea\, hear yea.”   \n “Quiz Night” \n “Never before attempted in the history of the Victoria Chapter – a fun-filled event as members and guests compete for prizes of unspeakable value!” \nWith teams of six at each table\, there will be four rounds of ten multiple choice questions – thus a 25% chance of being right each time! \nQuestions will cover Australian History\, World History\, General Knowledge and Naval History.  Aided by technology\, the Quiz will run with a simple\, easy-to-use computerised scoring system\, requiring just one person on each table to submit their team answers via a mobile phone.  This will give a clear view on the big screen of questions\, answers and progressive team results. \nThe Sunset Room Bar will be open for participants to purchase drinks\, and free nibbles will be available at the tables. \nYou can choose a Team name for your table or be allocated one.  Participants are welcome to dress to a theme for their table if they wish.  This is intended to be a carefree night\, concluding around 9:30pm. \nTo assist in planning\, we now need members to indicate their intention to attend\, and to advise of any guests they plan to bring along. \nPlease advise our Secretary Rodney Phillips as soon as possible if you plan to be there – ideally via email at 77minstrel@gmail.com. \n  \nMembers and Guests are most welcome \nA relaxing meal and drink beforehand in the RSL’s delightful Warramunga Room is always a pleasant prelude  \n 
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/victorian-chapter-trivia/
LOCATION:Waverley RSL\, 161 Coleman Parade\, Glen Waverley\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Melbourne
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220914T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220914T120000
DTSTAMP:20220331T233237Z
CREATED:20220201T023346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T233237Z
UID:61005-1663151400-1663156800@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Bradleys Head Tour: Sydney Harbour in War and Peace
DESCRIPTION:From arrival of the First Fleet in 1788 to the present Port Jackson has been home to naval units. Initially ships were detached from the Royal Navy to provide Naval defence until 1859. Then followed the New South Wales Colonial Navy\, the Commonwealth Naval Force from Federation and from 1911\, the Royal Australian Navy. \nThe aim of this short walking tour on Bradleys Head where its own military history and stunning vistas combine\, our knowledgeable guides will tell stories along a timeline from first European settlement to the end of WW2. These stories of naval events from the 20th century also connect with the military and naval activity on the Harbour from the First Fleet to the establishment of the RAN. \nTour Information\nFrequency: Every 2nd Wednesday of the month February to November. \nLocation: Bradleys Head on the northern shore of Sydney Harbour lies at the end of Bradleys Head Road which is accessed by following Military Road from Mosman. Being part of the Sydney Harbour National Park access fees are applicable. Information is available from the NPWS website. \nGroup Size: from 10 to 20 maximum \nTime: This tour commences at 10.30am and concludes by 12.00 pm at the same point. \nMeeting Point: The tour starting location is the circular Navy Memorial on Bradley’s Head adjacent the mast of HMAS Sydney. \nMobility: The pathways and areas visited during this tour are generally flat and easily accessible. The total distance walked is less than one kilometre. \nFootwear: Sensible footwear is a must. \nHats\, sunglasses\, sunscreen and bottled water: The tour is outdoors. Come prepared\, even if the weather is overcast. \nPlanning your trip: The best method of travel to Bradley’s Head is motor vehicle. Car parking for a limited number of vehicles is available on the lower level adjacent the memorials. Additional parking is available a short walk away on the access road into Bradleys Head. \nCancellation Policy: Although it is possible for the tour to proceed rail\, hail or shine\, the lack of shelter if inclement weather is forecast may determine cancellation or postponement of the tour. If this is necessary the guide will contact the tour organiser late on the previous day. A full refund will be made. \nCOVID Protocols: All group members must be fully vaccinated\, not suffering flu like symptoms and observe local site requirements. \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nFor questions or alternative payment options please contact the Society. \nPhone: 0451 218 408 (Tuesday and Thursday only 0900 to 1500)\nE-mail: tours@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/bradleys-head-tour-sydney-harbour-in-war-and-peace-6/
LOCATION:Bradleys Head\, end of Bradleys Head Road\, Mosman\, NSW\, 2088
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220822T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220822T210000
DTSTAMP:20220807T033137Z
CREATED:20220807T033137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220807T033137Z
UID:63424-1661194800-1661202000@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Victorian Chapter - “Show & Tell”
DESCRIPTION:Naval Historical Society of Australia – Victoria Chapter \nCordially invites you to \nOur Monthly Meeting at 1900 on Monday 22 August 2022 \nAt Waverley RSL – Sunset Room \n161 Coleman Parade\, Glen Waverley \n  \n“Show & Tell” \nThis “Show & Tell” evening breaks with our normal monthly meeting practice of listening to a Guest Speaker.  It provides an opportunity for attendees to bring along items which they consider of likely interest to others in our Chapter\, and to describe their relevance in just a few minutes. \nIn effect this provides a dozen or more Guest Speakers\, each presenting a short vignette.  There are no limits to what members can offer to the evening\, with the only constraint being a limit of five minutes in which to convey their message \nSo rummage around in those old cupboards\, sea chests\, photo albums and sock drawers – or even song books – to help bring this evening alive. \nPast events of this nature have proven to be most entertaining\, with a smattering of humorous topics among others of a more serious nature.   Our President will do his best to maintain “good order and discipline” by running the proceedings.  It would be helpful if those intending to speak would advise him by email beforehand – at andrewmackinnon0404@gmail.com. \nAs noted in our last “Three Headed Dog” newsletter\, the evening will include a short ceremony to hand over the prize-winner’s Belt awarded to Stoker Leonard “Len” Stanley Hill who won the Heavyweight Division of the Mediterranean Fleet Championships in 1936.  This encased belt will be on display before being presented to his son for future safe keeping in the family. \n  \nMembers and Guests are most welcome \nA relaxing meal and drink beforehand in the RSL’s delightful Warramunga Room is always a pleasant prelude to the 1900 meeting
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/victorian-chapter-show-tell/
LOCATION:Waverley RSL\, 161 Coleman Parade\, Glen Waverley\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Melbourne
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220815T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220815T210000
DTSTAMP:20220807T032834Z
CREATED:20220807T032709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220807T032834Z
UID:63422-1660586400-1660597200@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:WA Chapter – Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker The Minister for Police\, the Hon Paul Papalia CSC MLA
DESCRIPTION:Topic:          My 26 Year Career in the Royal Australian Navy \n  \nThe Speaker:  The Minister for Police\, the Hon Paul Papalia CSC MLA \nHon Paul Papalia entered the Royal Australian Navy in 1978 and served in the military for 26 years\, eventually qualifying as a Navy Clearance Diver. Paul also served in the counter terrorist squadron of the Special Air Service Regiment and he was deployed on operations to Iraq on two occasions. In the course of his military career\, Paul commanded a Clearance Diving Team\, a navy patrol boat and the Navy’s Submarine Escape and Rescue Service. Paul was awarded the Conspicuous Service Cross (CSC) as well as Commendations from Land and Maritime Commanders before leaving the Royal Australian Navy in early 2004. \n  \nParking is at the Tennis Club and in the public car park opposite Foodies on Davies Road. \nThere is a $5 Admin fee.  A cash bar will be open before and after the talk. \nTo attend\, you must register with Susan Franklin: susanfranklin@iinet.net.au or Mobile: 0499-774-431
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/wa-chapter-monthly-meeting-with-guest-speaker-the-minister-for-police-the-hon-paul-papalia-csc-mla/
LOCATION:Claremont Lawn Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont\, Western Australia\, 6010\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Perth
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220810T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220810T120000
DTSTAMP:20220331T233309Z
CREATED:20220201T023011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T233309Z
UID:61010-1660127400-1660132800@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Bradleys Head Tour: Sydney Harbour in War and Peace
DESCRIPTION:From arrival of the First Fleet in 1788 to the present Port Jackson has been home to naval units. Initially ships were detached from the Royal Navy to provide Naval defence until 1859. Then followed the New South Wales Colonial Navy\, the Commonwealth Naval Force from Federation and from 1911\, the Royal Australian Navy. \nThe aim of this short walking tour on Bradleys Head where its own military history and stunning vistas combine\, our knowledgeable guides will tell stories along a timeline from first European settlement to the end of WW2. These stories of naval events from the 20th century also connect with the military and naval activity on the Harbour from the First Fleet to the establishment of the RAN. \nTour Information\nFrequency: Every 2nd Wednesday of the month February to November. \nLocation: Bradleys Head on the northern shore of Sydney Harbour lies at the end of Bradleys Head Road which is accessed by following Military Road from Mosman. Being part of the Sydney Harbour National Park access fees are applicable. Information is available from the NPWS website. \nGroup Size: from 10 to 20 maximum \nTime: This tour commences at 10.30am and concludes by 12.00 pm at the same point. \nMeeting Point: The tour starting location is the circular Navy Memorial on Bradley’s Head adjacent the mast of HMAS Sydney. \nMobility: The pathways and areas visited during this tour are generally flat and easily accessible. The total distance walked is less than one kilometre. \nFootwear: Sensible footwear is a must. \nHats\, sunglasses\, sunscreen and bottled water: The tour is outdoors. Come prepared\, even if the weather is overcast. \nPlanning your trip: The best method of travel to Bradley’s Head is motor vehicle. Car parking for a limited number of vehicles is available on the lower level adjacent the memorials. Additional parking is available a short walk away on the access road into Bradleys Head. \nCancellation Policy: Although it is possible for the tour to proceed rail\, hail or shine\, the lack of shelter if inclement weather is forecast may determine cancellation or postponement of the tour. If this is necessary the guide will contact the tour organiser late on the previous day. A full refund will be made. \nCOVID Protocols: All group members must be fully vaccinated\, not suffering flu like symptoms and observe local site requirements. \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nFor questions or alternative payment options please contact the Society. \nPhone: 0451 218 408 (Tuesday and Thursday only 0900 to 1500)\nE-mail: tours@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/bradleys-head-tour-sydney-harbour-in-war-and-peace-5/
LOCATION:Bradleys Head\, end of Bradleys Head Road\, Mosman\, NSW\, 2088
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220725T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220725T210000
DTSTAMP:20220723T214659Z
CREATED:20220723T214659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220723T214659Z
UID:63088-1658775600-1658782800@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Victorian Chapter - Film Night - Introduced by LCDR John Redman RAN (Rtd)
DESCRIPTION:Naval Historical Society of Australia – Victoria Chapter \nCordially invites you to \nOur Monthly Meeting at 1900 on Monday 25 July 2022 \nAt Waverley RSL – Sunset Room \n161 Coleman Parade\, Glen Waverley \n  \nThis 50-minute video is Part 3 of the History of the Royal Australian Navy\, produced by the Sea Power Centre Australia. \nIt provides an excellent account of our Navy’s development since the end of World War 2 in the Pacific\, with a range of prominent speakers who place this development in the context of shifting and new alliances and regional conflicts\, to the end of the Vietnam War \nIt enlightens understanding of significant capability improvements in the RAN as it adjusted to the missile age\, including establishing the WRANS as a permanent and key element of Navy’s workforce. \nTransition from the wartime fleet included the acquisition of two new light aircraft carriers (HMA Ships Sydney and Melbourne)\, deploying modern new aircraft squadrons.  New Oberon Class submarines\, Minesweepers\, US-built Guided Missile Destroyers\, Australian-built Destroyer Escorts\, a major maintenance vessel\, a new Hydrographic ship and a modern replenishment ship were among the major changes to the fleet inventory. \nThis very informative video is highly recommended viewing for those wanting to understand the RAN’s development in the context of the changing times. \nMembers and Guests are most welcome \nA relaxing meal and drink beforehand in the RSL’s delightful Warramunga Room is always a pleasant prelude to the 1900 meeting
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/victorian-chapter-film-night-introduced-by-lcdr-john-redman-ran-rtd/
LOCATION:Waverley RSL\, 161 Coleman Parade\, Glen Waverley\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Melbourne
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220718T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220718T210000
DTSTAMP:20220807T032857Z
CREATED:20220704T083119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220807T032857Z
UID:62719-1658167200-1658178000@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:WA Chapter – Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker Lieutenant Commander Roger Jardine-Clarke RN (Ret'd)
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC:     The Sinking and Salvage of the RFA Ennerdale off the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean on June 1st 1970. \nThe 42\,000 ton tanker\, RFA Ennerdale (Royal Fleet Auxiliary) left Mahé\, the main island of the Seychelles\, en route to refuel the Royal Navy Frigate HMS Andromeda\, when it struck a submerged pinnacle of granite and sank\, and oil started seeping from the ship. The immediate salvage operations of the Royal Navy warships and the unique solution prevented a potentially catastrophic ecological and environmental disaster on the pristine shores and fishing grounds of the Seychelles. The Speaker\, Lieut.Cmdr. Roger Jardine-Clarke RN (Ret’d) will tell his personal story about the sinking and salvage operations of the RFA Ennerdale\, as he was serving as the Torpedo and Anti-Submarine Officer on HMS Andromeda. \nSPEAKER:        Lieutenant Commander Roger Jardine-Clarke RN (Ret’d) \nRoger joined the Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC) Dartmouth September 1963. Roger served predominantly at sea in frigates and mine countermeasures squadrons in the UK\, Mediterranean\, Gulf and Far East stations\, including Command experience on Brave Class Fast Patrol Boats and Boeing Jetfoils. Roger had an overseas exchange post in SE Asia and was a qualified navigation and underwater systems specialist and instructor. Roger also served on the staff of the School of Maritime Operations. Roger retired from the Royal Navy as a Lieutenant Commander after 20 years of service. \nParking is at the Tennis Club and in the public car park opposite Foodies on Davies Road. \nThere is a $5 Admin fee.  A cash bar will be open before and after the talk. \nTo attend\, you must register with Susan Franklin: susanfranklin@iinet.net.au or Mobile: 0499-774-431
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/wa-chapter-monthly-meeting-with-guest-speaker-lieutenant-commander-roger-jardine-clarke-rn-retd/
LOCATION:Claremont Lawn Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont\, Western Australia\, 6010\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Perth
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220713T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220713T120000
DTSTAMP:20220331T233350Z
CREATED:20220201T013043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T233350Z
UID:61007-1657708200-1657713600@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Bradleys Head Tour: Sydney Harbour in War and Peace
DESCRIPTION:From arrival of the First Fleet in 1788 to the present Port Jackson has been home to naval units. Initially ships were detached from the Royal Navy to provide Naval defence until 1859. Then followed the New South Wales Colonial Navy\, the Commonwealth Naval Force from Federation and from 1911\, the Royal Australian Navy. \nThe aim of this short walking tour on Bradleys Head where its own military history and stunning vistas combine\, our knowledgeable guides will tell stories along a timeline from first European settlement to the end of WW2. These stories of naval events from the 20th century also connect with the military and naval activity on the Harbour from the First Fleet to the establishment of the RAN. \nTour Information\nFrequency: Every 2nd Wednesday of the month February to November. \nLocation: Bradleys Head on the northern shore of Sydney Harbour lies at the end of Bradleys Head Road which is accessed by following Military Road from Mosman. Being part of the Sydney Harbour National Park access fees are applicable. Information is available from the NPWS website. \nGroup Size: from 10 to 20 maximum \nTime: This tour commences at 10.30am and concludes by 12.00 pm at the same point. \nMeeting Point: The tour starting location is the circular Navy Memorial on Bradley’s Head adjacent the mast of HMAS Sydney. \nMobility: The pathways and areas visited during this tour are generally flat and easily accessible. The total distance walked is less than one kilometre. \nFootwear: Sensible footwear is a must. \nHats\, sunglasses\, sunscreen and bottled water: The tour is outdoors. Come prepared\, even if the weather is overcast. \nPlanning your trip: The best method of travel to Bradley’s Head is motor vehicle. Car parking for a limited number of vehicles is available on the lower level adjacent the memorials. Additional parking is available a short walk away on the access road into Bradleys Head. \nCancellation Policy: Although it is possible for the tour to proceed rail\, hail or shine\, the lack of shelter if inclement weather is forecast may determine cancellation or postponement of the tour. If this is necessary the guide will contact the tour organiser late on the previous day. A full refund will be made. \nCOVID Protocols: All group members must be fully vaccinated\, not suffering flu like symptoms and observe local site requirements. \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nFor questions or alternative payment options please contact the Society. \nPhone: 0451 218 408 (Tuesday and Thursday only 0900 to 1500)\nE-mail: tours@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/bradleys-head-tour-sydney-harbour-in-war-and-peace-2/
LOCATION:Bradleys Head\, end of Bradleys Head Road\, Mosman\, NSW\, 2088
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220628T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220628T123000
DTSTAMP:20220331T233408Z
CREATED:20220201T041442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T233408Z
UID:61061-1656412200-1656419400@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Tour of Sub Base Platypus - 28 June 2022
DESCRIPTION:Sydney has an association with submarines that started in 1914 with the arrival of the first two Royal Australian Navy submarines – AE1 and AE2. \nThis association with torpedoes\, submarines and submariners has continued ever since. \nAs Sydney Harbour was the only place in Australia to have ships attacked by submarines there is a story to tell. \nThis tour of Sub Base Platypus led by knowledgeable Naval Historical Society Guides describes: \n\nthe site history and story of sub base HMAS Platypus\,\ndifferent classes of submarines operated by the RAN over a century\,\nthe Torpedo Factory which operated on the Platypus site\,\n1942 Japanese midget submarine attack and\nthe submarine service and life of a submariner.\n\n  \nTour Information\nAlso see society shop for other available dates for this tour \nLocation: Sub Base Platypus is located at 120 High Street\, North Sydney NSW 2060. \nTime: The tour commences at 10.30am and concludes at 12.30 pm inside Sub Base Platypus. \nGroup Size: from 10 to 25 maximum \nMeeting Point: The tour starting location is the submariner’s memorial on the northern end of the Sub Base Platypus wharf. \nMobility: Sub Base Platypus is on several levels. However\, there are stairs and lifts\, the tour will be on the flat to gently rising surfaces. \nFootwear: Sensible footwear is a must. \nHats\, sunglasses\, sunscreen and bottled water: The tour is outdoors. Come prepared\, even if the weather is overcast. \nPlanning your trip: You can access Sub Base Platypus by ferry to Kirribilli Wharf or by bus. Please visit transportnsw.info for timetables. There is ample public parking on the site inside the old Torpedo Factory entranced from High Street and clearly marked. \nBooking and Payment\nBook online through the Societies website shop. Select your tour date and pay for the whole group in one transaction. The cost is $25 per head. \nYou must also provide a nominal list of group members. \nFor alternative payment options please contact the Society. \nCancellation Policy: Although it is possible for the tour to proceed rail\, hail or shine if cancellation or postponement is necessary\, a cancellation fee of $125 will apply. This is necessary to cover fees the Society has paid to the site operator\, Sydney Harbour Federation Trust. \nCOVID Protocols: All group members must be fully vaccinated\, not suffering flu like symptoms and observe local site requirements. \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: 0451 218 408 (Tuesday and Thursday only 0900 to 1500)\nE-mail: tours@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/tour-of-sub-base-platypus-28-june-2022/
LOCATION:Sub Base Platypus\, 120 High Street\, North Sydney\, NSW\, 2060\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220627T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220627T210000
DTSTAMP:20220530T043350Z
CREATED:20220530T043320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220530T043350Z
UID:62174-1656356400-1656363600@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Victorian Chapter - Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker Captain Andrew Mackinnon CSC RAN (Rtd) on “J-Class Submarines in the RAN”
DESCRIPTION:Naval Historical Society of Australia – Victoria Chapter \nCordially invites you to \nOur Monthly Meeting at 1900 on Monday 27 June 2022 \nAt Waverley RSL – Sunset Room \n161 Coleman Parade\, Glen Waverley \n  \nGuest Speaker Captain Andrew Mackinnon CSC RAN (Rtd) \non    “J-Class Submarines in the RAN” \n  \nAndrew Mackinnon is a former Anti-Submarine Warfare specialist officer. He joined the RAN College in 1963 and spent 38 varied and rewarding years in uniform at sea and later ashore\, including command of the patrol boat HMAS Wollongong and Navy’s shore establishments at HMAS Cairns and HMAS Coonawarra.  In 2001 he joined the Australian Public Service and served a further 17 years in Navy Headquarters\, as the Director Navy Infrastructure Plans. \nAndrew has an abiding interest in the history of the Royal Australian Navy and is currently the President of the Victoria Chapter of the Naval Historical Society of Australia. \nHis presentation will describe the life story of the fast J-Class Submarines\, which were built in the UK during World War I.  He will briefly mention their service in the Royal Navy\, before all six were gifted to Australia in 1919 and made their way with a new depot ship to Australia\, under the watchful eye of a wartime submarine Victoria Cross winner. \nHe will cover the maintenance challenges they faced on arrival in Sydney\, and their subsequent transfer to a new flotilla headquarters at Corio Bay in Geelong\, Victoria.  The account will outline their brief seagoing training activities on the Australian coast before they fell victim to heavy Defence budgetary cuts in the post-war period\, which ultimately led to their scrapping and scuttling at various sites in the Port Phillip area. \nThey are arguably now Victoria’s submarines! \n  \nMembers and Guests are most welcome \nA relaxing meal and drink beforehand in the RSL’s delightful Warramunga Room is always a pleasant prelude to the 1900 meeting
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/victorian-chapter-monthly-meeting-with-guest-speaker-captain-andrew-mackinnon-csc-ran-rtd-on-j-class-submarines-in-the-ran/
LOCATION:Waverley RSL\, 161 Coleman Parade\, Glen Waverley\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Melbourne
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220620T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220620T210000
DTSTAMP:20220606T064313Z
CREATED:20220606T064313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T064313Z
UID:62231-1655748000-1655758800@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:WA Chapter - Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker Nigel Rogers  “The Battle of the Atlantic"
DESCRIPTION:The Speaker:     Nigel Rogers\, President of the Naval Historical Society-WA Chapter \nTopic:           THE BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC \nThe Battle of the Atlantic was the longest lasting Battle of World War 2\, from September 3rd\, 1939 to May 7th\, 1945\, some 2074 days. The Battle ranged across vast distances from South America’s River Plate to the freezing Arctic Sea\, through which allied convoys shipped vital supplies to the Soviet Union. Australia played a very significant role in the Battle which included many Royal Australian Navy personnel\, who were involved in anti-submarine warfare (ASW)\, as well as the involvement of the Royal Australian Air Force. \n  \nThe NHS-WA Chapter talk is on Monday June 20th at 6:00pm at the Claremont Lawn Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont. Parking is at the Tennis Club and in the public car park opposite Foodies on Davies Road. There is a $5 Admin fee\, and the exact amount would be appreciated. There is a cash bar open before and after the talk. To attend\, you must register with the Secretary\, Dr Heather Rogers\, secretary.nhs.wa@gmail.com\, or Mobile: 0407-912-781
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/wa-chapter-monthly-meeting-with-guest-speaker-nigel-rogers-the-battle-of-the-atlantic/
LOCATION:Claremont Lawn Tennis Club\, Shenton Road\, Claremont\, Western Australia\, 6010\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Perth
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220619T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220619T140000
DTSTAMP:20220522T050110Z
CREATED:20220522T050110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220522T050110Z
UID:62044-1655631000-1655647200@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Presentation and Dedication of an Australian White Ensign
DESCRIPTION:With kind permission of the Chief of Navy\, Vice Admiral M J Noonan AO RAN\, the Naval Historical Society of Australia is to present an Australian White Ensign to St John’s Church Birchgrove which will then be dedicated in the presence of the Rector of St John’s\, the Reverend Cannon Peter Yeats\, and Chaplain Catherine Wynn Jones RAN. \nOn 18 June 1944\, in recognition of the great contribution made by the people of this Parish to the shipbuilding industry and in particular the services of the Rector\, the Reverend Arthur Rix\, and his choir in launching 62 ships\, an Admiralty White Ensign was presented to St John’s and dedicated in the presence of Her Excellency Lady Gowrie\, wife of the Governor-General. The remains of this proud flag will be laid up and presented to the safe keeping of Captain Viktor Pilicic CSC RAN\, the Commanding Officer of HMAS Kuttabul.\nFor those who wish to avail themselves of a short ferry ride from Circular Quay – Wharf 5 departing at 8.45 am a mini bus will meet the ferry at Balmain East with transport to the church. Limited parking is also available close to the church on the corner of Spring Street and Birchgrove Road.  \nThe ceremony will comprise a church service\, led by a full choir\, and then Holy Communion. This will be followed by a short address by the Vice President of the Naval Historical Society\, Mr John Jeremy AM. John started his working life as an Apprentice Ship Draftsman at Cockatoo Island Dockyard and many years later was its last Chief Executive. The presentation and dedication ceremony will then be conducted with the assistance of a uniformed contingent from the RAN comprising a naval bugler and marching party.   \nFollowing the ceremony refreshments will be made available at the adjacent Church Hall\, with rest rooms. Afterwards a short bus tour is planned to places of maritime interest before retiring at midday to a nearby historic hotel for a set luncheon\, with a choice of main course\, plus vegetarian option\, dessert\, tea & coffee at a cost of $50 per head. A bar service is also available. On completion the mini bus will return to the ferry terminal.   \nIf you are able to join us for this unique and important historic event please provide your name (plus partner) and contact details to the coordinator Walter Burroughs at wjbur@bigpond.net.au or 0414 287 993. Dress for this occasion is smart casual and service medals may be worn.
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/presentation-and-dedication-of-an-australian-white-ensign/
LOCATION:St Johns Church Birchgrove\, Birchgrove Rd & Spring St\,\, Birthgrove\, NSW
CATEGORIES:Sydney
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220614T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220614T123000
DTSTAMP:20220331T233546Z
CREATED:20220201T041136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T233546Z
UID:61057-1655202600-1655209800@navyhistory.au
SUMMARY:Tour of Sub Base Platypus - 14 June 2022
DESCRIPTION:Sydney has an association with submarines that started in 1914 with the arrival of the first two Royal Australian Navy submarines – AE1 and AE2. \nThis association with torpedoes\, submarines and submariners has continued ever since. \nAs Sydney Harbour was the only place in Australia to have ships attacked by submarines there is a story to tell. \nThis tour of Sub Base Platypus led by knowledgeable Naval Historical Society Guides describes: \n\nthe site history and story of sub base HMAS Platypus\,\ndifferent classes of submarines operated by the RAN over a century\,\nthe Torpedo Factory which operated on the Platypus site\,\n1942 Japanese midget submarine attack and\nthe submarine service and life of a submariner.\n\n  \nTour Information\nAlso see society shop for other available dates for this tour \nLocation: Sub Base Platypus is located at 120 High Street\, North Sydney NSW 2060. \nTime: The tour commences at 10.30am and concludes at 12.30 pm inside Sub Base Platypus. \nGroup Size: from 10 to 25 maximum \nMeeting Point: The tour starting location is the submariner’s memorial on the northern end of the Sub Base Platypus wharf. \nMobility: Sub Base Platypus is on several levels. However\, there are stairs and lifts\, the tour will be on the flat to gently rising surfaces. \nFootwear: Sensible footwear is a must. \nHats\, sunglasses\, sunscreen and bottled water: The tour is outdoors. Come prepared\, even if the weather is overcast. \nPlanning your trip: You can access Sub Base Platypus by ferry to Kirribilli Wharf or by bus. Please visit transportnsw.info for timetables. There is ample public parking on the site inside the old Torpedo Factory entranced from High Street and clearly marked. \nBooking and Payment\nBook online through the Societies website shop. Select your tour date and pay for the whole group in one transaction. The cost is $25 per head. \nYou must also provide a nominal list of group members. \nFor alternative payment options please contact the Society. \nCancellation Policy: Although it is possible for the tour to proceed rail\, hail or shine if cancellation or postponement is necessary\, a cancellation fee of $125 will apply. This is necessary to cover fees the Society has paid to the site operator\, Sydney Harbour Federation Trust. \nCOVID Protocols: All group members must be fully vaccinated\, not suffering flu like symptoms and observe local site requirements. \nTour Co-ordinator Contact\nPhone: 0451 218 408 (Tuesday and Thursday only 0900 to 1500)\nE-mail: tours@navyhistory.au
URL:https://navyhistory.au/event/tour-of-sub-base-platypus-14-june-2022/
LOCATION:Sub Base Platypus\, 120 High Street\, North Sydney\, NSW\, 2060\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney,Tours
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