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darrell [at] pussersgreenies [dot] org
A new feedback book has now been added - click the link below to access it.
Name: Darrell HEGARTY
Telephone: 02 6495 1401
Email: darrell at pussersgreenies dot org
Subject: Feedback
Date: 03 Nov 2006
Many many apologies for disabling the feedback over the last month or so. I've just added most of the entries which were left (they were emailed to me), and I've simply deleted LOTS of spam messages, also emailed to me.
We've now added a totally NEW feedback page which has a number of anti-spam features built in. For instance, it will reformat your email address, meaning that you must enter a correctly formatted and valid email address when leaving your feedback.
Regards, Darrell H
Name: John Bolton
Telephone:
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Subject: Australian Defence Medal
Date: 05 Oct 2006
Received a letter from the Department of Defence yesterday (4th October) - the letter was dated 13th September! It informed me that my eligibility for the Australian Defence Medal was being assessed and that "the Directorate of Honours and Awards would contact me when an assessment of eligibility for Service Awards was complete". Received the medal about 3 weeks ago! Obviously was eligible! Damn, glad the Department of Defence has got their shit under control!! PS - going to Singapore for work on Saturday (was last there in 1973) and intend going to what's left of Sembewang. Hopefully will post a trip report with photos. JB
Name: Barrie Sunderland
Telephone: 03 97726688
Email: catbaz at tadaust.org.au
Subject: Moran 39/40 Sept 1958 Intake.
Date: 19 Sep 2006
Looking for a class photo of this intake Kev Ruwoldt lost his to cyclone Tracy, I can't ever remember having one and Ronnie Rowe would like a copy. Here's hoping !!!
Name: Barrie Sunderland
Telephone: 03 97726688
Email: catbaz at tadaust.org.au
Subject: Loooking for class photo Moran 39/40 Sept 1958 intake
Date: 06 Sep 2006
Can't ever remember having one, Ronnie Rowe and Kev Rowoldt also enquired about the same.
Name: Legs Hayward
Telephone: 0244412989
Email: megabolt at bigpond.com.au
Subject: Switchboard Log Books
Date: 21 Aug 2006
Time: 11:59 PM
Does anyone known where the Shipboard Logs, that all of us signed during rounds etc., ended up after being posted off to DoD Canberra? Do they still use them on modern warries in the service? I have noticed while surfing the web that more than a few pussers could have used the info in them to back up their claims with the DVA and tribunals. Apparently if it's not on your medical record, in the Ships Log, or a number of officers cannot confirm it, then it didn't happen. The only other log that I know of that recorded things like NBCD conditions, blackouts, and other "incidents" of importance was our Switchboard Log. It is also of importance to confirm if a greenie was on watch, doing rounds at a certain time etc. Any clues to what happened to these logs??? cheers from Legs Hayward
Name: John Bolton
Telephone:
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Subject: Memory Lane
Date: 20 Aug 2006
I'm in Melbourne for work this week and came over early to watch the Crows play at the MCG yesterday - bugga. Finding myself at a lose end today I decided to take a trip down memory lane and visit HMAS Cerberus. I haven't been there since my PO's course in 1970. The L School building that we would have all been trained in has gone and replaced by a nice piece of lawn. More importantly, the L School theatre where Spotswood used to show the Wrans their VD movies has also gone. New Seamanship school. A, B & C blocks used for Administration. Old Chiefs & PO's block is now a coffee lounge and Travel Agent. The door that I used for my one man cabin on the ground floor of C Block is now the door to the Cerberus Library which takes in the entire ground floor of C Block. Covered parade ground at Recruit School. New Gym and swimming pool opposite Recruit School. Quite an informative Museum in what used to be the Gunnery School next to the Catholic church. New clubhouse at the golf course up near Crib Point. All in all a fun 60 minutes driving around Cerberus. If any of you get the chance to go down, I strongly suggest that you do so. JB
Name: Kev Ruwoldt
Telephone: 07-32833802
Email: ruwbar@internode.on.net
Subject: Looking for Ron Beaumont
Date: 13 Aug 2006
We joined pussers the same intake from Alice Springs in September 1958 (Moran 39 and Moran 40). Have lost contact with Ron after a short trip to Adelaide as a Cyclone Tracy reffo and would like to hear from him. Would appreciate any one passing on my details if possible, Tks Heaps
Added by Webmaster: Ron BEAUMONT is already registered on our email list - From John BOULTON
Name: Gordon Anderson
Telephone: 0418 936 810
Email: 12c(at)F155.navy.gov.au
Subject: Just found the web-site
Date: 11 Aug 2006
Good to see Greenies banding together. A brilliant website. Shame thought that there are no other Greenie Submariners names that I recognise, or any other "P"-Rates mentioned. When I say "P"-Rates I don't mean these new age technicians, I mean the Old School ETP / ETPSM. Twenty eight years of doing my job only now I have to be a "stoker" (and yes I absolutely hate it). Anyone else out there noticing the downward trend in High Power specialisation? Be good to hear from any and all.
Name: Buck Ryan
Telephone:
Email: alanryan1@optusnet.com.au
Subject: kromenskie
Date: 08-Aug-2006
As I recall this was a patty made from minced corned beef and cooked like a rissole
Name: Bernard Dutchy Verwayen
Telephone: 07-54947850
Email: matroos@bigpond.net.au
Subject: Assitance required
Date: 07-Aug-2006
HMAS Quiberon up top 1959-1960 does any one in the Electrical/Cooks& stewards mess recall EM Les Sheehan fall down the ladder he needed assistance for some days to carry out his duties Please contact Bernard (Dutchy) Verwayen Advocate at matroos@bigpond.net.au or 07-54947850 Yours help is appreciated
Name: Bernard Dutchy Verwayen
Telephone: 07-54947850
Email: matroos@bigpond.net.au
Subject: re Voyager Casulties
Date: 07-Aug-2006
I Have never noticed it before but as I was looking through the BIG SWITCHBOARD the other day I Noticed that none of the Electrical sailors lost on Voyager are mentioned they are:
Commander E.(Eddie) W Tapp
Petty Officer Elec J.(Jim)B Guy
Leading Elec Mechanic C.G.Legg
A/Leading Electrical Mechanic J.(John) McG Fenwick
EM P.L.(Knobby) Clark
EM W.J.Condon AM
EM J.C.G.(Dizzy) Deans
REM G.S.Walker
All on the 10th Feb 1964 at 2050 hrs - we will remember them
Name: John Bolton
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Subject: A Food Question
Date: 05-Aug-2006
Does anyone remember a thing called a "kromenskie", that I remember getting
for breakfast at Cerberus many years ago. My memory is that it was a sausage
meat based rissole sort of thingy. I'm looking for a recipe.
JB
Name: Darrell - Greenies-on-line team
Telephone: 02 6495 1401
Email: darrell at pussers greenies dot org
Subject: Spammers
Date: 08-Jul-2006
That's it - I've just about had these spammers up to the proverbial teeth and have thus introduced a delay in postings
to this page.
The delay may be up to a couple of days so don't despair if
you're genuine.
Sorry for any inconvenience
Darrell H
Name: Darrell - Greenies-on-line team
Telephone: 02 6495 1401
Email: darrell at pussers greenies dot org
Subject: Feedback
Date: 08-Jul-2006
Just discovered that the feedback was not working. I've had to add filters to keep the spammers out and the filtering was TOO good - it kept everything out.
This has now been corrected. I will need to add password access later when I go away for a month or so in August but the password will be available in the Members only section.
DH
Name: Roger Buckingham
Telephone: 03 93071345
Email: roglyn@aanet.com.au
Subject: Jock Colligan
Date: 21-Jun-2006
I am looking for Jock Colligan whom I joined the navy with in 1962 he came from S.A. I noticed his name in the meet and greet list for S.A. It would be appreciated if someone from there could give him my email address or phone number as I haven't had contact with him for 35 odd years Many thanks Roger Buckingham ex Lsm Ck R62617
Name: Damian "Pete" Petrie
Telephone: 0402 131 771
Email: bonnyart@hotmail.com
Subject: Reunion Photos
Date: 20-Jun-2006
The Friday photos are credited to Darryl but they do appear to be mine.
Name: Doc Rice
Telephone:
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Subject: Spam
Date: 12-Jun-2006
I think our friend Vinni Del Puh Should join his cousin Pepi La Pew
Name: Graeme Lawless
Telephone: 0409295234
Email: gramlaws1atbigpond.com
Subject: email returns
Date: 08-Jun-2006
I am now back online. I had major crash and all my emails were bounced back by ISP, that has now been fixed. My email address is the same.
Name: Les Figg
Telephone: 1-408-985-2105
Email: les_figg@comcast.net
Subject: Shipboard communication systems
Date: 06-Jun-2006
John, Here's an explanation: 1MC: One of many communication circuits aboard a ship, this is probably the most widely recognized. When used, it is heard on every external speaker by everyone aboard the ship. 2JV: Engineering sound-powered circuit. 2MC: Engineering loudspeaker circuit. 3/4 Mile Island: USS Enterprise 4MC: Emergency circuit, goes straight to the control room of a submarine, or bridge of a ship. 5MC: Similar to the 1MC, except that it is only heard on the flight deck of an air-capable ship.
Name: John Bolton
Telephone:
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Subject: Submarine Terminology
Date: 06-Jun-2006
Again I return to the font of all Naval knowledge! As an avid reader of Submarine Novels (Michael DiMercurio at the moment)and watcher of Submarine shows on Foxtel, I continually come across reference to communications by the "1MC", "2MC", "7MC" etc. Can anyone shed any light on what this terminology refers to? I'm assuming that the various numbers refer to a comms system for a specific part of the boat. Am I close? Any ex-Greenie Submariners out there that can help? JB
Name: Alan Morris
Telephone: 0266842882
Email: maxwelltrust@bigpond.com
Subject: name change
Date: 06-Jun-2006
Hi, love the site, it is pretty comprehensive sorry I don't have any photos to contribute. This probably isn't the place but there doesn't seem to be any other contact list. I am listed under Alan Morris(deed poll), however I served as "Shorty" Dennis Allen. Its a bit of a dillema no one will recognise me as A Morris thanks Shorty
Name: john schultz
Telephone: 0755365316
Email:
Subject: 4.5 specs
Date: 03-Jun-2006
john bolton i have the specs you need.
Name: Bob King
Telephone:
Email:
Subject: SA Greenies Meet and Greet 2006
Date: 27-May-2006
To view many of the reprobates attending the latest SA Greenies Meet and Greet, go to the following link. http://community.webshots.com/album/550562288ZqXXxD
Name: Gary (Buck) Rogers
Telephone: 02 6266 0139
Email: gary dot rogers at defence dot gov dot au
Subject: Ex-WOETP Roman (Wacka) Warcaba
Date: 25-May-2006
Wacka is in Canberra hospital undergoing Chemo Therapy for Leukaemia. For those who know the Rugby mad "P" rate I have extended condolences to Donna and the boys. May he fully recover and enjoy a long life. Cheers Gary (Buck) Rogers - ex WOETP
Name: Mel Smales
Telephone:
Email:
Subject: Meet and Greet WA Style
Date: 25-May-2006
The WA Greenies met at Rosie O’Grady’s in Fremantle, also the venue for the previous two Meets and Greets. A congenial gathering of ten shared a number of tales both true and slightly exaggerated. Thanks to the 16 who offered their apologies. All seemed to enjoy the afternoon which kicked off at 1300 and continued until 1600. Keep an eye out for the Pictures of those ugly and us handsome, all submitted for publication in due course.
Name: John Bolton
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Subject: SA Greenies May Meet & Greet
Date: 21-May-2006
Another very successful Meet & Greet in Adelaide. 39 ex-Greenies took the time to spend a couple of hours "telling lies" with their mates. The older we get, the bigger the stories! In addition, apologies were received from another 17 ex-Greenies. I never cease to be amazed at the attitude of the SA Greenies. Trevor McKerlie made his normal 300km round trip from Spalding to join us and Chris Rowe came up from Goolwa - 150kms round trip. Both have been at every Meet & Greet. Your effort is much appreciated by all - thanks!! Another of the pleasing aspects of the day was that we had three "first-timers" who will absolutley be back in November. Gary Lang brought along two trip books from HMAS Parramatta in the 70's and 80's. These created much laughter looking at all the "hair" and a particularly svelte Gene Boron as King Neptune at one of those Crossing the Line Ceremonies that they're not allowed to have these days. Those who attended. Rod Baker, Greg Baldock, John Bannister, Dave Betts, Wally Birch, John Bolton, Gene Boron, Colin Byles, Nobby Clarke,Jock Colligan, Roy Collins, Kim Daw, John Edge, Mike Fisher, Alan Fletcher, Jean-Pierre Gibard, Darkie Henwood, Rock Hudson, Peter Isumski, Bob Kearvell, Ray Kemp, Bob King, Gary Lang, Mal Magor, Trevor McKerlie, Bob McLean, Terry Merrit, Terry Norman, Paul Normandale, Ian Peterson, Dave Potterat, Bob Reidy, Chris Rowe, John Saywell, Phil Shepherd, Garry Shuttleworth, Glynn Spencer, Rod Spotswood, Scott Wilson. Keeping true to our tradition of multi-culturalism, we even allowed PO(SV) Alan Antoney to join us. Apologies were received from. Brian Alstrom, Ron Beaumount, John Bushell, Mick Cain, Orm Cooper, Ian Eglinton, Ray Elliot, Doug Haskings, Norm Holden, Rod Huppatz, Tony Larkin, Tony Mackereth, Rob McFarlane, Bill Swan, Graham Watson, Mike Witcher, Andrew Zeppel. Photos have been submitted to the Web-Master and will be posted on the Meet & Greet page in due course. John Bolton
Name: Tim Kennedy
Telephone:
Email: tjkennedy@ozemail.com.au
Subject: Greg Murray's Funeral - 16MAY06
Date: 17-May-2006
Yesterday, I attended Greg Murray's funeral in Cessnock, NSW. His family was supported by a large gathering of friends; a testiment to the great bloke that he was. There was about a dozen of his Navy oppos. Anyone who knew Greg, knew that he lived life to the fullest. The service revealed to us that he was much more than a Navy man. As a parent, he surpassed the challenges before him. As a business man, he seized opportunity. As a member of his community, he was reliable and dependable. As a husband to Nat, he was her joy. I served with Greg in the US and on HOBART. As a shipmate, he was the kind of bloke we looked for in ourselves. Wish we could do it all again. Vale, Greg Crash Kennedy (Ex-CPOETW)
Name: Mick Sharp
Telephone: 0414 864 620
Email: mick@canetoad.net
Subject: Email from Greg Murray's wife Natalie
Date: 12-May-2006
Hello everyone It is with enormous sadness that I tell you that my beautiful husband Greg passed away at 5.10am on Thursday 11 May 06 - 6 months and 2 weeks after his diagnosis. Greg's last few weeks were bittersweet for us all - he was struggling and tired and was also outrageously funny, kind and sweet. He knew he was going to die and told us he was dying a very happy man. He was gutsy and determined to squeeze every last drop out of life to the very end and he did. He made a promise to himself that he would get out of bed every day until the day he died and he came very close to that. He walked for the last time on Tuesday before his body said it's time to rest now. Greg had set a goal for himself that he would be here for Alex's 18th birthday. Sadly, he slipped into a coma the day before but we believe he heard everything we said. Alex told him all about his first game of snooker with Greg's cue and his first beer and we all spent the day with him. The last of the family arrived that evening and five hours after midnight Greg slipped away very quickly and peacefully at home with me, Sarah and Alex holding his hands, surrounded by our immediate family. Yesterday was the most amazing day as our immediate family and closest friends spent the day honoring Greg. We filled his room with candles and flowers and opened the door for anyone to walk in and spend time with him. There was lots of grieving and lots of laughter as we reminised about his whole life and what he meant to us. There was a wonderful healing presence surrounding our home (thanks in part to all your prayers) and I believe it was the best way we ever could have begun our journey of grief. Greg wouldn't have wanted it any other way. Sarah and Alex are amazing and they were dedicated to their dad to his last breath which ultimately was incredibly difficult to accept. While there is enormous sadness they also feel amazingly blessed to have him in their lives. The support from our immediate family has been indescribable and I truly believe we are all going to be better than o.k in the end. For me, I had really reached breaking point one hour before Greg passed away. I felt I couldn't take one more step and I believe he let my hand go then. I felt enormous relief that he was no longer suffering because he didn't deserve it. I feel at peace knowing he is at peace. I know there is a long road ahead now but I am a much stronger person for having given everything I had to make the very best of a very tragic situation. I am incredibly proud of him, me and our family. Greg's service will be held on Tuesday 16th May at 11am at St. Patricks Church, Nulkaba (Cnr of Wine Country Drive & Kerlew St). This will be followed by a burial at Aberdare Cemetary, and a wake at the property of Greg's Auntie Jean (directions on the day). There will be a viewing at Smyths Funerals (216 Wollombi Rd, Cessnock, 02 49901425) between 4pm to 5pm on Monday 15th May, for anyone who wishes to say their goodbyes to Greggy. In lieu of flowers please send donations on Greg's behalf to 'Cessnock Palliative Care, Cessnock Community Health, PO Box 154, Cessnock 2325'. Our home address is 38 Rawson Street, Cessnock. I would appreciate a call in a day or two but right now I desperately need a rest. My Mum & Dad, sister and brother-in-law (Greg's brother) are staying with me doing all the work that needs to be done. Thanks for all your support this last 6 months and I would love to see you at the service if it feels right for you. Please forward to this email to others who knew us too. Lots of Love, Natxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Name: Peter Maher
Telephone:
Email: steelcat at pussersgreenies org
Subject: Passing of Greg Murray
Date: 11-May-2006
It is my sad duty to inform you that in the early hours of this morning (Thursday 11May2006) that Greg Murray (member of "Pussers Greenies Online") passed away peacefully in his sleep after a short battle with cancer, aged 42. The funeral arrangements are yet to be announced but he will be buried in Cessnock probably Monday or Tuesday next week. I will forward details on this as soon as they are known, plus authentication for inclusion on the Big Switchboard. I last saw Greg about 6 weeks ago when I visited him in Cessnock and he was at peace with himself. His family have asked to widely disseminate this information as they are keen for a large navy presence at his funeral. Mick Sharp ex-CPOETS
Name: John Swampy Marsh
Telephone: o7 3846 7424
Email: jfmarshathotmaildotcom
Subject: Anzac day
Date: 05-May-2006
I was fortunate enough to be in Sydney for Anzac Day this year and marched proudly behind the D39 banner. Caught up with Tex Watson, the then PO Chef who supplied the Tassie Lobster tails we devoured during a memorable luncheon in Port Arthur, but I digress. Pete McGurk did a sterling job dipping the Unit Citation colours as we passed the Cenotaph in Martin Place and later holding me up when he forgot we were drinking schooners and surreptitiously swapped us on to Bundy and Coke with Drambuie chasers, but again I digress....I was most impressed to see a bareheaded Dick Smith, standing in the rain on a George Street corner holding a simple sign which read THANK YOU. I understand he is there every year. For a multi millionaire who could have been home in bed, he sure is a class act....To all those at the Masonic Club and at the pub across the road later, I thank you for a memorable day. Swampy.
Name: Michal Petelczyc
Telephone:
Email: petelczyc@yahoo.com
Subject: Pusser's Cokkbook or Recipes
Date: 01-May-2006
Hi, I am having a fight with Vet Affairs over a health issue that I attribute to the "healthy" pusser's scrans we used to be blessed with so I am looking for some original and authenticated pusser's recipes or a cook's BR that covers the period 1967-1990. All help gereatly appreciated - beers will follow
Name: John Stewart
Telephone: 0409-77-65-79
Email: stewart.john@abc.net.au
Subject: Michael Corby.
Date: 26-Apr-2006
Hi, I am a reporter at the ABC in Sydney. I am trying to locate anyone in the Navy who knew Scapelle Corby's father, Michael Corby when he was in the RAN. He was in the RAN between 1968 and 1977. He served on board the HMAS Melbourne as an electrical technician. He was a greeny for sure. I think is record number was R104785. He would have had mates who were also greenies. He spent some time in Victoria at a naval base. If anyone can remember him I would like to speak with them. I am working on an historical piece on the Navy and only recently found out that Mick was in the Navy during this time. Michael Corby moved up to Mackay after he left the Navy, then to Brisbane. cheers John Stewart ABC TV Sydney 0409-77-65-79.
Name: Trev Gordon
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Subject: Ref John 4.5 details
Date: 26-Apr-2006
John, http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WNBR_45-45_mk1.htm
Name: Lindsay Shanks
Telephone: (07)46917875
Email: lindsay.shanks
Subject: Conscription Birthdates for the Ballot
Date: 26-Apr-2006
You view all the info at this sight http://www.awm.gov.au/encyclopedia/viet_app.htm
Name: John Bolton
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Subject: 4.5 Shell Specifications
Date: 24-Apr-2006
Ladies & Gents, Let me ask another dumb question - not because I think you're good at answering "dumb" questions, it's just that this forum seems to be the font of all knowledge. What are/were the physical specifications of a 4.5" projectile. Height, diameter, weight etc? Why do you ask, I hear you ask? Like some of us, I bought the WHGR Port for Xmas and it sits proudly on my bar next to my 4.5" brass casing ashtray. I am continually asked "is that life size?" For the life of me I can't remember how big the damn things were, even though I ammunitioned and de-ammunitioned both Parra & Yarra a number of times. So, how big were the damn things so that I can relate it to my "ashtray" and answer people's question. JB
Name: Lindsay Shanks
Telephone: (07)46917875
Email: lindsay.shanks@defence.gov.au
Subject: Conscription
Date: 24-Apr-2006
I have a Nasho mate who has the complete list of birthdays that won you the lottery, in hardcopy. If he remembers he will bring the to work on wednesday. I'll scan them for all to look at. e.g. June 4,11,19 & 23, 1970 so I would have missed out as my DOB was the 14th. Regards Lindsay
Name: Darrell H
Telephone: 02 6495 1401
Email: darrell AT pussersgreeniesDOTorg
Subject: Conscription
Date: 21-Apr-2006
John: Why do you want to know this?
Is it because you want to apply for the new Australian Defence Medal and need to say that you COULD HAVE BEEN a Nasho so that you will DEFINITELY get one, unlike the volunteers, who may NOT get one.
(Bit cynical, I know, but ....)
Darrell H
Name: John Bolton
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Subject: Conscription
Date: 21-Apr-2006
Gents, Call it morbid curiosity, but I've often wondered if my "number" ever came up during the Conscription years. Does anyone know if there is a list of birthdates anywhere that were drawn out of the barrel during the Vietnam days. Or, does the fact that I never got a letter indicate that I didn't win! JB
Name: Darrell - Greenies-on-line team
Telephone: 02 6495 1401
Email: darrellATpussersgreeniesDOTorg
Subject: Formatting of email
Date: 20-Apr-2006
Sorry guys, for the crappy formatting of the last two emails sent from the FEEDBACK page.
I've done some more work on the sending routine and it is now much better.
Regards,
Darrell H
Name: John Bolton
Telephone:
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Subject: Visitor #64072
Date: 20 Apr 2006
Small things amuse small minds! I was visitor #64072 to the web site. This also happens to be my old Official Number. JB
Name: Darrell - Greenies-on-line team
Telephone: 02 6495 1401
Email: darrell at pussersgreenies dot org
Subject: Back online (hopefully)
Date: 20 Apr 2006
We are now back on line for you to leave feedback, at least temporarily until I see what the (&^%* SPAMMERS do to us once again.
If I have managed to circumvent the so-and-so's, we will stay on line.
If not, we may have to disable the feedback once again.
Regards,
Darrell H
Name: Stewart HARDING
Telephone: 02 4443 8919
Email: stew dot harding at ozemail dot com dot au
Subject: JRTE 18th intake Reunion - 2007
Date: 17 Mar 2006
Attn all JRTE HMAS Leeuwin 18th Intakers, Organizing a reunion for our 40th anniversary. To be held Sanctuary Point NSW (JB area) 9 -11 March 2007. Please contact Stewart Harding 47 Edmund St Sanctuary Point 0244438919 0422208982 Web site to be announced shortly.
Regards Stewart Harding Ex C rate
Name: Darrell - Greenies-on-line team
Telephone:
Email: Available on listing
Subject: Feedback blockage
Date: 15 Mar 2006
Until the idiotic *^&^%&*^ spammer(s) desist attacking this website, unfortunately no messages can be left here by anyone. If you have something VERY URGENT which you wish to post here, please contact me via email and I'll see what I can do.
Darrell H
Name: Peter Maher
Telephone:
Email: steelcat at pussersgreenies.org
Subject: A Sad Note about a Mate
Date: 12 Mar 2006
As the secretary of this Association, there are times when it does require strength to pass on sad tidings, about a mate. I have been advised that Kevin "Bluey" Oliver, an LEMC from the Commissioning crew, and 1969 Vietnam Deployment, is terminally ill with lung cancer. He is very weak & cannot talk above a whisper. He is at home. I have conveyed the best wishes of all in the Association, but should you wish to send a note, his details are: Kevin Oliver 20 Tabulam Drive Ferny Hills QLD 4055 Peter Maher, JP National Secretary, HMAS BRISBANE Association 11 March, 2006
Name: Shady Lane
Telephone: 02 6568 7889
Email: suenden at bigpond.net.au
Subject: New email address notification
Date: 04 Mar 2006
New email address .... Cheers Shady
Name: A Matthews
Telephone: 0895863039
Email: wartsnall@bigpond.com.au
Subject: unsubscribe
Date: 02 Mar 2006
Hi Darrell, Im not to good on computer stuff, and im going over my down load limit with bigpond. Can you please tell me how to unsubscribe to 'Greenies the navys elete' I enjoy the jokes etc but for now would like to stop for while. thanks Alex (Matt).
Name: ross turner
Telephone: 07 3099388
Email: rhturner1@optusnet.com.au
Subject: turco solve
Date: 25 Feb 2006
turco was a liquid with which we cleaned the teletype 28 units. The basket would move in the turco bath and clean the unit. Of course the bath needed electricity for the fans to operate properly and straigt after the cyclone tracy had past through darwin there was not much power to be had! R/43538 I had a removal of a large tumour (ten Years) which went well then another Operation last year which didn't go so well.
Name: ken pole
Telephone:
Email: LOPE@tadaust,com
Subject: ADM
Date: 19 Feb 2006
To this date hand written applications have been recieved by Def Hon&Awards and reciepted with notification despatched to and recieved by applicants. Myself and many others known by me can varify this with evidence of such in hand.
Name: Charlie Wattle
Telephone:
Email: wattlewec at westnet.com.au
Subject: New E-mail address
Date: 13 Feb 2006
Just dropping a line to tell you that since I retired I have bought a new puter and now have a new E-mail address, so that I can keep up with all the greenies buzzes that are getting around.
Name: Brian Joyce
Telephone:
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Subject: Coffs reunion photos
Date: 03 Feb 2006
Is it possible to have a list on the site of the names to match the reunion photos,some people are still similar in appearance to years ago,but not all.Thanks
Name: Darrell - Greenies-on-line team
Telephone: 02 6495 1401
Email: darrell at pussersgreenies dot org
Subject: Australia Day Honours
Date: 26 Jan 2006
It is with pleasure that we note the award of the Conspicuous Service Cross (CSC) to Principal Chaplain Eric BURTON of the ACT.
Eric was a Greenie in Pussers before changing to a Chaplain.
Many congratulations Eric.
Darrell
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Name: Les Figg
Telephone: 408-985-2105
Email: Les_Figg@comcast.net
Subject: US ex-Pussers Meet & Greet/ANZAC Memorial
Date: 18 Jan 2006
Happy 2006 to all. Planning is underway for the 2006 ANZAC Memorial/Meet & Greet in Cayucos, CA over the weekend of April 21-23. Anyone interested in participating, please email me. Also, if you know of other ex-Pussers living in the US, please have them contact me. Best Regards, Les. ex-LEMWR, 1963-69 HMAS Sydney, Hawk, Perth.
Name: John Swampy Marsh
Telephone: 07 3846 7424
Email: jfmarshathotmaildotcom
Subject: Pussers Greenies website
Date: 17 Jan 2006
Hi Guys, Just a short note to congratulate the Pussers Greenies Team for reaching such an outstanding milestone You can be sure they are on a winner when the number of site visitors (See top left) climbs higher than my Official Number.
Name: Sandy Sanderson
Telephone: 0437 22 4645
Email: allan.sanderson@defence.gov.au
Subject: Pingat Jasa Malaysa Medal
Date: 16 Jan 2006
Has anybody heard any more about this gong ie if any have been issued from the malayasian Government as yet.
Name: John Bolton
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Subject: West Head Port Crocks
Date: 16 Jan 2006
For those that ordered the West Head Port Crocks, I have just spoken to an Andy Holman at West Head and they are expecting a delivery sometime before the end of January. Apparently they significantly underestimated the number required. John Bolton
Name: John ozzie Osborne
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Email: josborne
Subject: Meet N Greet May 2006
Date: 10 Jan 2006
Thought I'd get in early concerning the May 2006 Meet N Greet in NQ. I am planning to have a BBQ at my place and it will be BYO for drinks and meat. I will need confirmation of those attending as the time draws near. Cheers Ozzie.
Name: Mal Hughes
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Email: malandjen@iinet.net.au
Subject: Computer Crash
Date: 08 Jan 2006
Greetings all....Happy New Year. I have just got back on the air after a major computer meltdown....and yes...I did NOT have a backup. Consequently I have lost the last 2 years data including all the email contacts/addresses that I had accumulated over that period. I would be most grateful if those blokes that I have communicated with over the past 2 years could "drop me a line" so that I can get you back into my address book.. Many thanks.....(a very red faced) Mal Hughes
Name: Doc Rice
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Subject: On the thirteenth Day of Christmas
Date: 06 Jan 2006
On the thirteenth day of Christmas my true love said to me "THIRTEEN MATELOTS DREAMING" Twelve pipers........... etc.
Name: Des Taylor
Telephone: 0267 361284
Email: des.taylor@ozemail.com.au
Subject: Bob Yarrow
Date: 03 Jan 2006
For any of the older Greenies such as Googie Withers Ralph Day John Gibson etc. I have found the elusive Bob Yarrow and if anyone wants to contact him please send me a message. Best for the New Year Squizzy.
Name: Doc Rice
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Subject: Port Crock
Date: 03 Jan 2006
John Hope you get yours, but if the past is any indication don't hold your breath. I paid for a bottle of Port (cash) at the 21st. birthday celebrations in WA of HMAS "Stuart" (which I attended) The wardroom was supposed to dispatch it to my home address. STILL waiting for it. I guess it was served up at a mess dinner before it was de-commissioned
Name: John Bolton
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Subject: West Head Port Crock
Date: 03 Jan 2006
Gents, For those of you who were expecting a Port Crock for Xmas and didn't receive it (like me) I have rung the Senior Rates mess at Cerberus this morning. There is no-one there except a couple of civvies. They don't expect any Naval personnel back until 16th January. They couldn't give me a fax number, but the phone number is 03 5950 7579. I will be ringing again on the 16th to chase mine down. I note that my cheque was cleared (thank you very much!) but no port! If I get any result on the 16th I'll post a note. JB
Name: Doc Rice
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Email: evandocatbigponddotcom
Subject: "Sevan Swans a swimming"
Date: 31 Dec 2005
With the 7 swans a swimming it is time to wish you all the very best for the coming New Year
Name: Swampy marsh
Telephone: (07) 3846 7424
Email: jfmarshathotmaildotcom
Subject: Bones Cairnes HMAS Parramatta Circa 1964
Date: 24 Dec 2005
Anybody got Bone's phone number. He is not listed anywhere on this site. Would appreciate some feedback Swampy
Name: Les Figg
Telephone: 14089852105
Email: les_figg@comcast.net
Subject: Merry Christmas
Date: 24 Dec 2005
Fellow Greenies, You have been sent a Jacquie Lawson card by Les Figg (les_figg@comcast.net). Please click on the following link to see your card. If your e-mail program has not displayed this as a link, then please copy the following into the Address or Location bar of your Internet browser. http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcard.asp?code=SX34112311 Alternatively, please visit www.jacquielawson.com and select the Pick Up Card option in the menu. Then enter your card code, which is: SX34112311
Name: TONY MANGELS
Telephone: 08 89872601
Email: amangels at bigpond .com.au
Subject: PLEASE NOTE MY EMAIL ADDRESS HAS CHANGED
Date: 19 Dec 2005
HI, JUST A SHORT MOTE TO INFORM YOU OF MY CHANGE OF EMAIL ADDRESS , MY PREVIUOS ADDRESS WAS topsportsgove@octa4.com.au REGARDS TONY MANGELS
Name: John Bolton
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Subject: SBS Program - Wednesday
Date: 19 Dec 2005
In case you weren't aware of this program it is on SBS on Wednesday night at 1930. Inside Australia - Submariners: Part 1 (30 mins , Rated: PG) Genre: Documentary Submariners is a six-part observational style documentary series that follows the men and women aboard HMAS Rankin, the newest of Australia's Collins Class submarines, as they undertake a journey from Western Australia to Korea, Japan, Hawaii and back home again. This series looks at the submarine, a very sophisticated but slightly cantankerous piece of high tech equipment, along with a team of mostly young, keen, professionally minded individuals who have made a remarkable career choice that shuts them away from the world, their families and friends for months at a time. Part one begins in Fremantle, Western Australia where the Australian Navy's newest Collins Class submarine, HMAS Rankin, and her crew are being tested to the extreme. They need to prove that they are up to the challenge of RIMPAC, the world's biggest naval exercises being held in Hawaii. In addition, they face a more subtle challenge of overcoming the submarine's controversial reputation. JB
Name: Peter 'Beatles' Bailey
Telephone: 08 9451 3918
Email: baileypatiprimusdotcomdotau
Subject: Home at last
Date: 18 Dec 2005
For all those who were wondering, I finally made it back to Perth, arriving home on Wed. 7th. Dec. Great trip, magnificent reunion but glad to be home. Tried entering this last week but it disappeared. Thanks to all those who remembered me and still talked to me and to the Port Adelaide Naval Club for their hospitality. Big thanks to the organisers of the reunion, must do it again.
Name: Ray Lawrence
Telephone: 0417 525 308
Email: ray_law at ieee.org
Subject: Branch History - Wireless Comms Equip.
Date: 18 Dec 2005
691 was actually a 10 channel UHF transmitter used inconjunction with the CUH UHF receiver, mainly used on smaller ships and patrol boats. 692 was a UHF transmitter used with the CUJ receiver, 10-20W output, preselectable channels(can't remember how many)over the UHF range. 693 was essentially a 692 coupled into a power amplifier to give it a 100W output for use with aircraft. AN/URC-58 was a HF USB transceiver, frequency rang 4-14MHz, capable of 100W into a whip antenna, mainly used on the Attack class patrol boats. AN/URT-24 was a HF transmitter, Frequency rang 4-30Mhz, power output 100W, secondary HF transmitter on DE's, DD's and DDG's and the main HF txer on sweepers, not sure on that though. AN/URC-9 was the UHF transceiver used on Swan, Torrens and I think Brisbane, had a 20-30W output, could be coupled to a power amplifier to achieve 100-150W output, 20 channel presectable across the UHF range with automatic tuneable antenna couplers. Regards, Ray Lawrence aka Boris joined Dec 1966 paidoff Dec 1986 ex-POETC Leeuwin Diamantina Cerberusx4 Harmanx4 Waterhen Barricade Lae Tarangau Melbourne Buccaneer Coonawarrax3 Stuart Swan Adroit Perth Vampire
Name: Darrell - Greenies-on-line Team
Telephone: 02 6495
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Email: darrell at pussersgreenies dot org
Subject:
New Feedback
Date: 16 Dec 2005
Here we have a new Feedback list starting. I'm starting it a few days early due to some minor problem with the 2005 listing, which you can look at by clicking the link above. Have a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Darrell H
Name: Les FIGG
Telephone: 408-985-2105
Email: les_figg at comcast dot net
Subject: Dell recalls many laptops
Date: 16 Aug 2006
In case you or anyone you know is using a Dell laptop, this is for you: Dell has just announced a large battery recall due to problems with batteries that are overheating in a big way. To determine if your battery has been recalled you will need to power your computer off, remove the battery, and check the serial number against the serial numbers listed at the following Dell Link. https://www.dellbatteryprogram.com/Default.aspx