Upcoming Events

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Update for "END of an ERA" Reunion.

The organisers of the reunion have been asked if it is for steam stokers only & the reply form Phil Armstrong is that all sections of engineering are welcome. I think this is a good thing for many reasons; as time marches on our numbers (steam) are starting to dwindle, also while steam was the dominant form of propulsion up to the 90's we also had Diesel Stokers by our side. Coming from a naval engineering background I would like to see Stokers of all denominations at our reunions.

KK

 “End of an Era” RAN Steam Reunion

Brisbane 22-25 April 2011

The End of an Era RAN Steam Reunion will be held in Brisbane from Friday 22 till Monday 25^th April 2011.  The Reunion is being organised by the Nirimba Queensland Sub Section of the Naval Association of Australia.  The aim of the Reunion is to celebrate the significance of those men and women who served in the RAN during the steam ships era.  We also remember the families and others involved in the RAN during that period and so the Reunion is intended to bring together a vast number of people from all walks of life and from all parts of the world. It is important to remember the diesel navy as well as the Fleet Air Arm, submariners and the many dockyard and associated civilian workers of the time.

Planning is well underway and a number of activities are being organised for the Reunion.  Subject to confirmation, these include the following events:

Naturally a great deal of planning goes into organising this Reunion and details are continually refined.  To ensure delegates maximise their opportunities for accommodation and travel we suggest you begin preparations for the Reunion now. 

Registration fees will be only marginally dearer than 2008, say $220.00.

Accommodation can be arranged now at 2009 prices by utilising the services of SALT Reunions who can be contacted at Salt Reunion Central, PO Box 445 Maroochydore Qld 4558 Australia, Phone 1300 797577, Fax Number (07) 5479 1673 or at http://salt.affordableholidays.com.au/salt/

Salt Reunions can connect you with caravan parks and budget accommodation if needed.  You can also link up with others using Salt for accommodation arrangements. 

Regardless, you do not have to use SALT Reunions for your accommodation, and are under no obligation to do so however, the Reunion Organisers use SALT Reunions exclusively.

Most Reunion venues and activities will not give a firm price until 2010 and therefore we cannot give final pricings until then.  Prices will be marginally dearer than 2008.

To estimate your budget and to gauge tourism type fares see

 http://www.queenslandholidays.com.au/destinations/brisbane/

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“End of an Era” RAN Steam Reunion

Brisbane 22-25 April 2011

Expression of Interest

Yes, I/We will be attending the 2011 Reunion in Brisbane

Please forward a $50.00 EOI deposit (to be deducted from Registration) (Deposit refunded if you withdraw) payment in advance by Cheque or Money Order made out to – NAA Nirimba Qld 

Mail to:

NAA Nirimba Qld

2011 Reunion

PO Box 5307

DAISY HILL QLD 3127

or e-Pay to

Heritage Building Society

Naval Association of Australia Nirimba Qld

638 070 9155228

Please include your name in the transaction

Further information may be obtained by contacting the Reunion Secretary:-

Dick Roebuck (07) 32091730 or 0402 986109 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

To assist with our planning, please complete this form and return by email or post now.  Final prices will be determined on estimated numbers as at
31 December 2009.  You are under no obligation.

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"It is intended to hold a 50 year reunion of the November 1962 “VENDETTA”

intake

during the Anzac Day period in 2012. Any personal interested in attending this

Reunion please contact Gary Little   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   Phone 07 5439 7972"

Thanks again for your help.

Brian Demeary

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The BALLINA ALL SHIPS REUNION - 2010

will be held from

19th to 22nd of November

For information contact: 

Merv Stevens on 02.6681.5620

or

Max Lewis - 02.6628.0086

or send an email to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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HMAS Nirimba 1975 Apprentices Intakes

A 35^th reunion is taking place in Canberra over the weekend 14-16 May 2010 for both the 1975 intakes of Apprentices and their partners. Any Divisional staff that had to put up with the young scoundrels during that period would also be most welcome to attend. All the good oil is available from Glenn Green (0449267262) or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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H.M.A.S. MELBOURNE REUNION 2010

The Reunion planning continues. The evening of Saturday 16/10/10 will be our main event in the way of a seated Dinner with Guest Speaker. Other optional activities are being organised for that weekend, which precedes Navy Week in the Shoalhaven Region.

Provisional Program

Friday Evening 15/10/10

1600: Registration, Meet & Greet. Venue to be decided

Saturday 16/10/10

0930: Registration, Escorted Bus Tours of H.M.A.S. Albatross and also visit the

F.A.A. Museum.

1700: Registration and Reunion Dinner at the Bomaderry R.S.L. Club

Sunday 17/10/10

1000: The F.A.A. Museum is organising a Public Day to co-inside with the reunion. It is

envisaged to present a static display of aircraft including the Historical Flight as

well as a collection of Vintage, Veteran and Classic Cars.

1200: BBQ Lunch at the White Ensign Club, next to the Museum, only accessible for

Reunion participants.

This provisional program is only an indication of the Associations intentions and subject to change. We are seeking the assistance of those residing in the Shoalhaven region that would be prepared to organise, on our behalf, Golf and Bowls days on either the Friday or Monday.

Early in 2010, with a confirmed program, we will be asking for “intentions of attending” the various activities. Once we have these numbers, a costing can be prepared before, asking you for a definite commitment.

Regards,

Dean Gedling

Vice President

P: (02)46261041                                 H.M.A.S. Melbourne Association

M: 0411015551                                   P.O. Box 4011

E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it                Bradbury. N.S.W. 2560

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The Victorian Branch of the

HMAS Sydney & Vietnam Logistical Support Veterans Association

are celebrating their

25th Anniversary

with a

National Reunion

in Melbourne

of all former

Vietnam Logistical Support Sailors

over the 

Anzac Day Long Weekend, 23rd to 26th April 2010

For further details please contact:

David (Speed) Dwyer at email address:

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone 03.9720.8183

http://www.adams-reunion.us-sailors.com/index.html

A number for Adam's Class ships have decided to hold there next reunion in Jacksonville, Florida in 2011. Looking forward to the

possibility that the class name sake, exUSS Charles F Adams DDG-2 may be on its way to Jacksonville as a naval museum. The City

Council of Jacksonville, Florida passed a Resolution supporting the establishment of that Naval Museum in Jacksonville

We will be extending an invitation to the 3 Royal Australian Navy and 3 German Navy ships of the class. What an opportunity to have an

international reunion.

So far the following registrations are listed:]

14

  HMAS Perth DDG-38

23

  HMAS Hobart DDG-39

17 

 HMAS Brisbane DDG-41

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