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Naval Association of Australia, Melbourne Subsection

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9654 1947

Address: C/O ANZAC House. 4 Collins St 3000 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

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24.01.2022 The familiar poppy sellers may not be on the streets this year however you can still support veteran charities. Follow the link or search for "RSL Victoria poppy appeal" https://poppyappeal.com.au/ Lest We Forget

23.01.2022 VP (aka VJ) Day commemorations begin in London https://twitter.com/DefenceHQ/status/1294502027540803585

23.01.2022 In Waters Deep, In ocean wastes no poppies blow, No crosses stand in ordered row, Their young hearts sleep beneath the wave...... LEST WE FORGET

22.01.2022 #OTD HMAS Anzac shells targets near Haeju, Korea (and origins of the red kangaroo) On the 6th of September 1951, HMAS Anzac shelled a suspected communist pos...ition in vicinity of Haeju, Korea. HMAS Anzac (D59) was a Battle class destroyer of the Royal Australian Navy. Named after the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, the destroyer was commissioned in 1951. HMAS Anzac was ordered to shell a suspected communist position near Haeju and fired in anger for the first time at 18:15. The Anzac was one of 11 Australian ships to serve in Korea. The ship served on two tours of duty during the Korean War and was awarded the battle honour ‘Korea 1951-53’. During her service she was often confused with British navy warships, as the RAN White Ensign was identical to the British White Ensign, and the Battle class destroyer was a British design. Did you know that it was through her attempts to distinguish herself from British ships by using a red kangaroo mounted on the superstructure that led to the modern practice of red kangaroo symbols on Australian warships? This symbology is still used to this day. Images: HMAS ANZAC and the Red Roo --------------------------------------------------------------- If you spot an error, please send me a message. Join our group here: https://business.facebook.com/groups/2626189084317964

22.01.2022 Image Dear Stakeholder The Victorian Department of Health produces a weekly newsletter to keep people up to date with the latest news and information about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. It is an invaluable resource and a great way to stay up to date as the vaccine phases advance.... If you are not already subscribed you can do so by registering for weekly project updates. Please feel free to forward this on to anyone else who might also find it useful. For more information on the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Victoria, contact the Victorian Department of Health COVID-19 Vaccination Preparedness Unit by emailing [email protected] Angela Bourke Director Veterans Branch Department of Families, Fairness and Housing [email protected] www.dffh.vic.gov.au To unsubscribe email [email protected] Image OFFICIAL

22.01.2022 REMINDER: Effective 2359 BA must be worn when stepping! Keep well, keep safe. REMINDER: Effective 2359 BA must be worn when stepping! Keep well, keep safe.

21.01.2022 In 1986, HMAS Perth visited Hobart as part of celebrations for the 75th anniversary of the Australian navy's foundation. On arriving in Hobart, the destroyer accidentally rammed a wharf damaging her bow and the two-storey CH Smith chandlers building, while narrowly missing a "Welcome" sign. (From Tasmania history FB)

21.01.2022 A morning tea was held to acknowledge the 100th Anniversary of the commissioning of HMAS Cerberus on 1st April 1921. As is tradition, the Commanding Officer C...aptain Ainlsey Morthorpe CSM RAN was joined by the youngest member of HMAS Cerberus, SMN*BM Jessica Vaggs to cut the anniversary cake. Here's to the next 100 years :) #hmascerberus #cradleofthenavy #royalaustraliannavy

21.01.2022 HRH George V granted title 'Royal Australian Navy' 1911 HRH George V granted title 'Royal Australian Navy' 1911

21.01.2022 V I C T O R Y ! Lest we forget 1939 - 1945

20.01.2022 Remember when going out for beer-ish to don anti-flash Remember when going out for beer-ish to don anti-flash

17.01.2022 (Belated) For our mates of Red Squadron... thanks for the sugar, and thanks for keeping the supply lines open. (pass the bottle man!))

16.01.2022 Dear Shipmates, funeral arrangements for CMECH Paul Callanan are as follows: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm on Friday 9th April 2021 at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church (Mitcham), 494 Whitehorse Road Mitcham, Victoria, Australia In Remembrance, NCCV Executive... Yours Aye, Sandra Farlie Secretary Melbourne Sub Section

15.01.2022 Japanese command, Timor region sign surrender documents on board HMAS Moresby (I) 1945

15.01.2022 Vietnam Veterans Day Lest we forget 1965-72

14.01.2022 New toys for our new ships.. and Australian made

14.01.2022 Did someone order a new floating servo...?

12.01.2022 If you're unable to donate to the ANZAC appeal through our dedicated mates on the street, you can still do it with a few clicks online. Lest We Forget https://anzacappeal.com.au/

08.01.2022 New century, Nu-ship https://www.navalnews.com//navantia-built-aor-supply-star/

07.01.2022 Vale HRH Prince Phillip

04.01.2022 Happy to us Raise a glass and celebrate a century of Care Commemoration Cadets and Comradery. ...and the good times had along the way!

02.01.2022 #OTD Battle of Cocos On the 9th of November 1914, Australian light cruiser HMAS Sydney sunk the German light cruiser SMS Emden off the coast of Cocos Island ...in what would later become known as the Battle of Cocos. During the night of the 8-9 November, Emden reached Direction Island and disembarked a small force to disable the communications station there. Sydney, responding to reports of the cruiser from the station before it was shut down, steamed to the island with all speed, arriving at 0915 on the 9th and was spotted by Emden. Both ships prepared for combat, with Emden firing at 0940. She was able to land a few rounds on Sydney, surprising the crew as the range was greater than expected. Despite this, Emden was unable to inflict disabling damage on Sydney before Sydney came in range and was able to open fire with her more powerful guns. At 1120, the captain of the Emden ordered the heavily damaged ship to be beached on North Keeling Island to avoid further damage. Despite this, the ship’s battle ensign remained flying and she did not respond to instructions from Sydney to lower her ensign and surrender. As a result, Sydney fired two further salvoes into the beached cruiser before being ordered to ascertain the status of the communications station on Direction Island. She would return the following day to provide medical assistance to the Germans. During the battle, 4 Australians were killed and 6 wounded aboard Sydney. 134 Germans were killed and 69 wounded aboard Emden. The German survivors were taken aboard the Australian cruiser, with most transferred to auxiliary cruiser Empress of Russia on 12 November. Sydney rejoined the troop convoy in Colombo, then spent the rest of the war assigned to the North America and West Indies Station, then the British Grand Fleet. The defeat of the last German ship in the region allowed RAN warships to be deployed to other theatres, and troopships were able to sail unescorted between Australia and the Middle East until renewed raider activity in 1917. Image: The wreck of the Emden some years after the battle. --------------------------------------------------------------- If you spot an error, please send me a message. Join our group here: https://business.facebook.com/groups/2626189084317964