Telephone:
Email: gmewett@comcen.com.au
Subject: L School photos
Date: 16 Feb 2005
Name: Darrell - Greenies-on-line team
Telephone:
Email: darrell at pussersgreenies dot org
Subject: Website problem
Date: 15 Dec 2005
We have had a slight hiccup with this section of the website, losing feedback messages left since 24 November (about 6 messages in all). There is also a problem with the double display of the form which is used to leave a message. Hopefully, if you fill in just the FIRST form, it will work OK. Darrell H
Name: John Swampy Marsh
Telephone: (07) 3846 7424
Email: jfmarshathotmaildotcom
Subject: Rosey O'Grady's Pub Meet & Greet
Date: 24 Nov 2005
Well it's obvious who the stayers and handlers are over in the West. Well done to the fab four, but next time we are in Coffs Mel, lets make sure someone is home before we wake up the whole neighbourhood.
Name: Darrell - Greenies-on-line Team
Telephone:
Email: darrell at pussersgreenies dot org
Subject: Members count
Date: 23 Nov 2005
In answer to Maurie Rose (posting on 16 November), I thought there were 1000 registered Greenies then, but I had a couple of DOUBLE ENTRIES. The correct figure now is that shown on the front page and is a count directly from our MySQL database. This database will NOT allow double-entries.
Darrell H
Name: Don Hilary-Taylor
Telephone: 03 9728 1741
Email: hdasht at tadaust.org.au
Subject: My previous e-mail re eqipment lists
Date: 22 Nov 2005
I should also mention regarding the Mortar MK10 that the training weapon fitted in HMAS Watson was a most useful device for distracting water skiers who came around the head of Watsons bay - we only used reduced charges of course.
Name: Don Hilary-Taylor
Telephone: 03 9728 1741
Email: hdasht at tadaust.org.au
Subject: Electronic and Weapons equipment list
Date: 22 Nov 2005
Just a few memory stirrers reading the list -- or just thoughts that occured. Were not the sets 170, 176, 177 prefixed with AS/xxx the AS/ being I think standing for Anti-Submarine which prompts me to say I don't think we had 'SONAR' until the introduction of the VDS. Prior to that they were all ASDIC sets - that is acronim for Anti Submarine Detection Investigation Committee. also regarding the AS170/177 I seem to remember they were tied to the AS Mortar Mk10 ,another number seems to creep in when talking about the VDS and that is AN/SQS504 ???? for someone else to ponder!! All the best and regards H-T
Name: John Bolton
Telephone:
Email: jbolton1@optusnet.com.au
Subject: Adelaide November Meet & Greet
Date: 19 Nov 2005
We had 32 Greenies get together at the Port Adelaide Naval Association this afternoon for the six-monthly Meet & Greet. We had one visitor from Perth - "Beatles" Bailey who still hasn't got home from the Coffs Harbour Re-union and there were 12 apologies. In keeping with the multi-cultural society that we live in these days we even allowed "Darkie" Henwood to bring along his brother Norm Henwood who was a Chief Cox'n! Those in attendance. John Bolton, Gene Boron, John Bushell, Michael Cain, Roy Collins, Kim Daw, Gary Gosden, Doug Haskings, Darkie Henwood, Norm Holden, Bill Hollas, Jeff Howlett, Rock Hudson, Bob Kearvell, Bob KIng, Tony Mackereth, Mal Magor, Trevor McKerlie, Bob McLean, Ian Peterson, Dave Potterat, Bob Reidy, Chris Rowe, Rolly Rowland, Geoff Salkeld, John Saywell, Rod Spotswood, Gordon Stringer, Bill Swan, Alan Tassel, Graham Watson, Mike Witcher. Apologies were received from. Brian Alstrom, Wally Birch, Gary Blake, Ian Eglinton, Ray Kemp, Gary Lang, Masher Manson, Paul Normandale, Blue Reidy, Mini Shuttleworth, Ed Skubala and Andrew Zeppel. As always a great time was had by all. Those of us that were lucky enough to attend the Coffs Re-union were able to share the experience. Photos of the day have been sent to the web-master for posting onto the M&G Page. John Bolton
Name: Maurie Rose
Telephone: 0419 240 336
Email: M.L.Rose@bigpond.com
Subject: Registered Pussers Greenies
Date: 16 Nov 2005
I see we have 1000 registered Pussers Greenies on the site. Isn't that a grand effort. Maurie
Name: Paul Mackay
Telephone: 03 97837935
Email: pmackay@dodo.com.au
Subject: updating equipment worked on by "S" rates.
Date: 05 Nov 2005
Under Radar Sets and Displays: M44 should read M22 and it was retrofitted to Parramatta,Yarra, Stuart and Derwent M44 was a conical scan radar system used to control the Seacat Missile system on Swan and Torrens. Under Weapons: GWS20, employing visual guidance of the Seacat missile system was the RANs first missile sytem and used for close range defence on Parramatta, Yarra, Stuart and Derwent (later in conjunction with M44, on Swan and Torrens).
Name: Damian Petrie
Telephone: 0402 131 771
Email: bonnyart@hotmail.com or enquiries@racephotos.com.au
Subject: REUNION CD $15 + $3.50 p&p.
Date: 05 Nov 2005
I have just finished editing the photos from the reunion and I have produced a CD containing over 200 hi-res images. It is a "must have" keepsake especially if you weren't at the reunion! Cost is just $18.50 inc. p&p.
Name: AC HAncock
Telephone: 03 9781 2957
Email: tonyhancock@optusnet.com.au
Subject: M44
Date: 04 Nov 2005
The description for the equipment M44 is not strickly true. M22 GFCS was originally fitted to Swan, Torrens Vampire and Vendetta & West Head. The M22 was the Gun Fire Control System on these ships incorporated both a search radar used for target acquisition and a Mono Pulse tracking radar used for target tracking and used in association with the M22 Fire Control Computer directed the 4.5 inch guns. This was updated in the Mid 70 'ys and fitted to Parramatta , Derwent and one other The M44 MFCS was the radar system used on Swan & Torrens and Cerberus and was used to direct the Seacat Missile System with the aimer seated in the director.
Name: Ray Lawrence
Telephone: 03 9799 9299
Email: ray_law at ieee.org
Subject: email list
Date: 02 Nov 2005
Hi, just wondering how long it takes for the email list to get updated. Regards, Boris
Name: John ozzie Osborne
Telephone:
Email: oz
Subject: Get together
Date: 31 Oct 2005
What were the official numbers for attendance at the reunion?
Name: Tony Gerding
Telephone: 0438463491
Email: t.gerding@quicknet.com.au
Subject: Meet & Greet
Date: 29 Oct 2005
For those of us that had to WORK ( you know that dirty word ) and couldn't attend the Coffs reunion, but still want to catch up on old mates, what's the date for the November Meet& Greet (Brisbane)?
Name: Buzz BRYANT
Telephone: 07 40669160
Email: buzzover@qldnet.com.au
Subject: Coffs Reunion
Date: 26 Oct 2005
Have finally returned to home base after doing some "extra" reunioning after Coffs. I would just like to add my personal HERE HERE to all the other positive comments I have just read on the feed back site. What a good one !!! Hi to all the long lost mates with whom I shared a course, a mess deck, an occasional beer,a gremlin in the bloody equipment or, an arguement over who had the best looking bird in that bar in Wanchi. It was great to catch up with ALL of you. See you at the next one. Regards Buzz
Name: Bob
Telephone:
Email: bob
Subject: Coffs Gathering
Date: 26 Oct 2005
Coffs Reunion, Would like to thank all concerned with the organising of the weekend From the Top team and also the people behind the scenes What a magic weekend Hope to have another in the near future PS My wife had a ball too meeting ex Wrans and Pussers Wives we served with Once again Thanks BZ
Name: Colin Pope
Telephone: 07 4664 8555
Email: elbowvalley@bigpond.com
Subject: George Kerr
Date: 22 Oct 2005
George Kerr passed away at the age of 57, only 2 weeks before his birthday and he left Pussers as a CEWR not an LEMWR. Colin Pope.
Name: Les Bull Lever
Telephone: 0428971424
Email: sir.les@gmail.com
Subject: The Magic Reunion
Date: 21 Oct 2005
Hi all, so glad to see so many people attend the great greeenies reunion. and I remembered a few of them. This was the first reunion I have been to, so it is hard for me to compare it to others, but if they were anything like this one, I have missed out on a lot of good things. As Secretary/Treasurer of a local Social Club for 14 years I well understand the amount of work that went into organising the event, many congatulations to the organisers BIG Effort and a really tremendous result. I visited Lyle "Charlie" "Beachball" Brown on Sunday afternoon in Ballina. He sends his best wishes to all. Had a second bypass operation pre XMAS. His wife was ill otherwise he would have made it. Give him a call on 02 6683 4001 Les "Bull" Lever
Name: Kim Dower
Telephone: 07 55431747
Email: kimatoverflowdotnetdotau
Subject: Reunion
Date: 19 Oct 2005
"Fantastic".Nothing more need be said other than to give the organising commitee Lou & my heartfelt thanks for a great weekend. Food for thought, the Navy is due for it's 100th anniversary in 2011. A Greenies reunion in that year as part of the oficial program may be worth thinking about. Only problem with that is I as I'm sure many others won't want to wait that long which makes 2008 a good year for the next reunion. Your thoughts? Cheers Kim.
Name: Damian Petrie
Telephone: 0402 131 771
Email: bonnyart@hotmail.com or enquiries@racephotos.com.au
Subject: Reunion (What else)
Date: 19 Oct 2005
What an amazing thing it is to re-kindle friendships left unattended for so many years. Heartfelt thanks to the organizers for giving me that opportunity. Can anyone give me the contact of the excellent band that entertained us? When I return to Melbourne (end of this month) I will prepare a photographic CD of the event at minimal cost (approx 150 images)if there is any interest. (Let me know). Also in what form (email or posted CD) and what image size is required for images to be posted on this site? For those who missed this reunion, the only advice I could offer is definately don't miss the next one!
Name: Barney Barnett
Telephone:
Email: barney at midcoast dot com dot au
Subject: THE Reunion
Date: 19 Oct 2005
Geez Tony and Zeke, I forgot you blokes were going....I didn't get to catch up with you. Bugger. Now we'll have to do it all over next weekend, so I can get to see you. Regards, Barney.
Name: Tony Isaac
Telephone: (07) 33953070
Email: ctisaac at optusnet dot com dot au
Subject: Great Reunion
Date: 18 Oct 2005
Great stuff seeing all those oppos, can't wait for the next one, bring it on.
Name: Ian McKay
Telephone: 0266458999
Email: ian.mckay (at) u030.aone.net.au
Subject: reunion
Date: 18 Oct 2005
Just a BBBZZZ to the organisers. having been to a few, in the last 10 years, this was one of the best. The choice of entertainment on Sat nite was a masterstroke.
Name: John Swampy Marsh
Telephone: 07 3846 7424
Email: jfmarshathotmaildotcom
Subject: REUNION
Date: 18 Oct 2005
Well done to all concerned, I had a blast, but whatever happened to Phil Chappel? Anyone got his address?
Name: zeke deakin
Telephone: 07 38863226
Email: pdeakin@optusnet.com.au
Subject: reunion
Date: 17 Oct 2005
Hey Guys, Just got home from the reunion,and before I start to unpack the van, I want to say what a truly well organised gathering it was. I met some guys I haven't seen since 1962, plus many others, and came home feeling fantastic. My heartfelt thanks to the organising committee, you did a great job. Warmest regards, Zeke.
Name: Tad Davies
Telephone: 0428276604
Email: tad@bovells.com.au
Subject: Reunion
Date: 16 Oct 2005
What a great weekend at Coffs. Met mates and their partners, that I hadn't seen for decades. Congratulations and many thanks to the organisers and the volunteers who made it all happen.
Name: John Bolton
Telephone: 0411100125
Email: jbolton1@optusnet.com.au
Subject: Coffs Harbour Re-union
Date: 16 Oct 2005
Let me echo Barney's comments. A very big thank you to everyone who was involved in the organisation of the Re-union. There are too many to name them individually, so a "Well done to all of you". It was just fabulous. To the 700+ Greenies that are registered and didn't make the trip, you really missed out on a super weekend. Make sure that you get along to the Meet & Greets that are planned for the 3rd Saturday in November. To the 180+ Greenies that made the time and the effort to attend, thank you to all of you as well. Thanks for the memories. So many names and so many faces! Bravo Zulu to everyone Many thanks John Bolton
Name: Barney Barnett
Telephone:
Email: barney at midcoast dot com dot au
Subject: Coffs Harbour Reunion
Date: 16 Oct 2005
What can I say.....Jan and I have just got home from Coffs, and what a great weekend. Boy did I catch up with some blokes I hadn't seen for 40+ years. Pincher, Wayne and all the team who put it together.....bravo zulu. Pincher Jan and I will see you in Sawtell in November. Regards, Barney.
Name: Dave Hounsome
Telephone:
Email: See email list
Subject: Apologies for Reunion
Date: 13 Oct 2005
Due to last minute problems with transport I wont be able to attend the reunion. Currently stuck at Crescent Head - so near and yet so far!! Have a good one guys. I'll be thinking of you.
Name: John Bolton
Telephone: 0411100125
Email: jbolton1@optusnet.com.au
Subject: Coffs Harbour
Date: 12 Oct 2005
Late breaking news! Change of plans. I've been able to change my plans so that I can be at Coffs this weekend. That way I can ask my own "What ever happened to's....". Besides, I'm not all that sure that Spotty can handle the job! Look forward to seeing you all there. JB
Name: Ozzy Osborne
Telephone:
Email: jaynar56
Subject: Reunion
Date: 12 Oct 2005
Due to tragic family matters I will have to remove myself from attendance at this weekends reunion. Have a good one guys.
Name: Ian Wright
Telephone: 0438808636
Email: ianmwright at hotmail dot com
Subject: Registering
Date: 12 Oct 2005
Guys I am unable to register as I dont have my discharge date. I know it is dumb but it is a fact. Any suggestions?
Name: Graham Barney Barnett
Telephone:
Email: barney at midcoast dot com dot au
Subject: THE Reunion.
Date: 12 Oct 2005
Well folks...only a couple of days and we will be gathering in Coffs Hbr for the weekend. Really looking forward to it......see you on Friday night fellas. Regards, Barney.
Name: John Norris
Telephone:
Email: norris@tpg.com.au
Subject: Sorry
Date: 12 Oct 2005
Apologies for the weekend - maybe next time - A special hello to Egg McGurk
Name: John Bolton
Telephone:
Email: jbolton1 at optusnet.com.au
Subject: Greenies Reunion
Date: 10 Oct 2005
My apologies for not being able to attend the coming weekend's function in Coffs. I was unable to manage the travel diary to allow me to make it. I'm sure it will be a great weekend with a lot of "whatever happened to's....." being asked and answered. I'm aware of atleast 10 Greenies from SA making the trip and I'm sure they'll be ably led by Spotty. I look forward to seeing some photos of the event on the webpage in the near future. Have a great time. John Bolton
Name: Darrell H - Greenies-on-line team
Telephone:
Email: darrell at pussersgreenies dot org
Subject: Peter DUDLEY
Date: 07 Oct 2005
Further to the previous entry about the passing of Peter DUDLEY, his funeral is at 1400, Tuesday 11th October 2005 at the Thorak Chapel, Thorak Cemetery, Darwin.
Name: Errol Tomkins
Telephone: 0754911210
Email: errol_carole@optusnet.com.au
Subject: search for Bob Ashton
Date: 07 Oct 2005
I made a blue with my email address in my previous post in search of one Bob Ashton.To of you WE's out there I was sad to hear today of the passing of my mate Peter.Burs.DUDLEY O/N.R55082 (1935 to 4th October 2005) of Humpty-Doo near Darwin.He was sectretary of the NT-TPI Association and will be sadly missed..Another old sailor has crossed the bar..regards..Errol Tomkins
Name: Errol Tomkins
Telephone: 07 54911210
Email: errol_carolr@optusnet.com.au
Subject: Missing Greenie
Date: 05 Oct 2005
I am searching for one Robert(Bob).W.Ashton also known as "Boong". Joined APRIL 1965 HMAS lEEUWIN forour 41 years reunion to be held on the GoldCoast MAY 2006.If any one can assist I would Be grateful...regards..Errol Tomkins R94860
Name: John ozzie Osborne
Telephone: 0412724141
Email: josborne
Subject: Reunion
Date: 23 Sep 2005
Got my leave pass and travelling allowance so I will be there. See you in Coffs.
Name: Peter Maher
Telephone:
Email: steelcat at pussersgreenies.org
Subject: Ian Francis
Date: 18 Sep 2005
Just a note to say that Ian, our Victorian rep, e-mailed me yesterday to say that Ian (Connie) Francis was working on Oil Rigs in the Gulf of Mexico - the couple of recent hurricanes he refers to include Katrina. We can be thankful he's able to tender his apologies. Peter
Name: Ian Francis
Telephone: (52)9383824798
Email: paulian at prodigy dot net dot mx
Subject: Reunion renege
Date: 18 Sep 2005
Just a quick note to let you know I will unfortunately not be attending the reunion. Circumstances here have conspired against me. The area where I live and work has been affected by a couple of recent hurricanes, making it impossible for me to get away at this time.Please feel free to send me some photos of the event..incriminating or otherwise. Regards, Connie
Name: Darrell - Greenies-on-line Team
Telephone: 02 6495 1401
Email: darrell(at)pussersgreenies(dot)org
Subject: George KERR
Date: 16 Sep 2005
George Kerr - WR rate from the late 60's passed to the "Big switcboard" last Tuesday (13th September) and his funeral arrangements are as follows: Service is at Mt Thompson Crematorium East Chapel (Queensland) 10.30am Monday 19 September Medals to be worn, no flowers - donation to Cancer Fund
Name: Darrell - Greenies-on-line team
Telephone:
Email: darrell at pussersgreeniesdotorg
Subject: Visitor 48000
Date: 12 Sep 2005
G'day Doc - the only prize you're worth is a KITA (hehehe). See ya at Coffs.
Name: Doc Rice
Telephone: 07-54836047
Email: evandoc-at-bigpond.com
Subject: Visitor 48000
Date: 12 Sep 2005
At 1405 today. Hey Darrel, do I get some sort of prize. Don't tell me, I know. See you at the RSL in Coffs
Name: Wayne Rogan reunion Secretary
Telephone: 0266582562
Email: see web site
Subject: Reunion dress
Date: 11 Sep 2005
Dress for the dinner dance is NEAT CASUAL i.e. slacks (long trousers) shirt with a collar shoes and socks. We are in Coffs so if you are from the Northern areas choose a suitable jacket if you feel it necesary. If from southern areas forget the jacket. You will all need to attend the registration am on the Saturday. So get the feel of the place. Dress needs to meet club expectations and that is the bottom line. Any thing above this is up to individuals (we don't do rig of the day these days). Any further questions can avoid a chat page debate by addressing them through my email address on the web site or by calling 0266582562 Regards Wayne Secretary.
Name: Spike Jones
Telephone: (08) 8664 0023
Email: spike47(at)bigpond.com
Subject: First Intake Cerberus JRs
Date: 11 Sep 2005
Could any First Intake Cerberus JRs please contact me at the above email address. I am putting together a list of our intake for listing on the net at: http://members.ozemail.com.au/~ekips/ I have more details (names and addresses) available if you contract me. We still have 62 "evaders" out of 128 if you can help. Cheers, Spike. R59903
Name: John Swampy Marsh
Telephone: (07) 3846 7424
Email: jfmarshathotmaildotcom
Subject: US NAVY PHOTOGRAPHS
Date: 10 Sep 2005
For those of you who still get turned on by the sight of a warship doing a high speed turn, or everyday Navy action photographs, I reccommend a visit to www.navy.mil This is the Official US Navy web site and it offers amongst other information, the daily take of photographs by serving US Navy Phots around the world.(just click on 'more photos' at the bottom of the Home Page). John (Swampy) Marsh
Name: Darrell - Greenies-on-line team
Telephone:
Email: darrell at pussers greenies dot org
Subject: Rig for reunion dinner-dance
Date: 07 Sep 2005
The rig for dinner dances at almost any ex-pussers reunion is usually NEAT CASUAL, as long as it meets the host club's dress rules.
It has been known on occasion for some attendees wear a full rig of black tie and dinner suit, but most wear neat casual possibly with a tie and jacket. Miniature medals are optional. Any dress that is above the club dress rules is also OK.
Shoes suitable for dancing are just about essential while London Runners are definitely OUT !!
Regards,
Darrell H
Name: Bob Farr
Telephone: 0394577018
Email: bob.farr@optusnet.com.au
Subject: Dinner Dance
Date: 06 Sep 2005
Have been watching with interest for a reply to Lindsay Shanks query re the rig for Dinner Dance. Will it be passed on to the rest of us attendees?
Name: john allen
Telephone:
Email: johneallen at optusnet com au
Subject: congrats for a great site
Date: 01 Sep 2005
Just like the "perth" site; a very professional and informative presentation. I was distressed to read the big switchboard and find some wonderful shipmates had passed away. Men such as Trevor Weaver, Johnny Alderton and Jeff Elvish were too good to lose. Interesting to read about Turco-solv. Greenies at Belconnen in the 60's virtually "swum" in it cleaning the huge valves in big wash basins. My main winge these days is a permanent tremor..so could turco-solv be a culprit there? All the best to everyone.
Name: Lindsay Shanks
Telephone: (07) 46307760
Email: lshanks at vtown dot com dot au
Subject: Rig for the Dinner dance
Date: 29 Aug 2005
I am going to ask the obvious question regarding the dinner dance. What is the RIG?
Name: Les Figg
Telephone: 408-985-2105
Email: Les_Figg@comcast.net
Subject: HMAS Sydney 4L2 Mess Greenies circa 1964
Date: 26 Aug 2005
Can anyone help me identify the Greenies in this photo? http://members1.clubphoto.com/les37011/3615440/guest.phtml Those that I know are: Standing in rear, l-r: Unknown, Bernie Rottinger, Les Figg, Unknown, (in shadows) Unknown Thanks. Seated, clockwise from lower left: John Alderton, Unknown, Unknown, Garry Kenny (wearing specs), Bob 'Beetles' Bailey, ? Phillips, (seated facing away) Unknown, Shorty Carroll, Pete Williams
Name: Colin Benporath
Telephone:
Email:
Subject: P-rates on DDG's
Date: 23 Aug 2005
Glenn, "C" rates were also involved in Gyros and Nav aids. I was on Brisbane in 69-70 as I/C Gyros and Nav aids as an SAC1. Cheers, Colin
Name: Vicky Hones
Telephone:
Email:
Subject: Non Greenies joining site
Date: 23 Aug 2005
is it possible for us non Greenies to join the site, I was an ex SwrMed 1975-1979 I went to the registration page but it only had Greenie rates Vicky
Name: Glenn Bulkhead Wall
Telephone: 02 49389462
Email: gdwall at bigpond dot net dot au
Subject: Branch History MTL / ETP Rate Equipment maintained
Date: 22 Aug 2005
"P" rates posted to DDG's (Perth,Hobart,Brisbane) were also responsible for all I/C (Internal Comms) Equipment. This included 1MC Main Broadcast, All Ship Alarms (Action, Chemical, Collision) & Machinery Spaces Alarms, 100 line Auto telephone Exchange (Wafer)&(Later PABX), Sound Powered & Amplified Internal Comms (10MC,59MC,Squak Box etc), I/C & Gyro SWBD, All Conversion Machinery (AC/DC & 400 HZ) and Nav Aids (telegraphs, wind speed direction, Steering Gear indicators & repeats etc).
Name: David lewis
Telephone: 0294522725
Email: wway371atoptusnet.com.au
Subject: health issues
Date: 21 Aug 2005
like the site - very professional - tops as an ERA visitor. Found it great especially health section - maybe you would like to look at this site for asbestos "understanding the disease" which is probably the best site I have visited www.adfa.org.au As an asbestosis sufferer it has explained a few things better for me, your site re same was excellent thank you
Name: samatha bronx
Telephone:
Email: shinningbluebubble@bigpond.com.au
Subject: paul newland
Date: 17 Aug 2005
looking for paul john newland son of phillip newland believe he lives boulder western australia
Name: mick wright
Telephone: 0351222819
Email: seaeagle10 at msn.com
Subject: radars on darings and type 12's
Date: 14 Aug 2005
The M44 was fitted on the type 12's the M22 gunnery radar system was fitted on the darings Vampire and Vendetta. M44 was used with Seacat missile system. Swan and Torrens had M22 fitted for gunnery. Vampire and Vendetta had a for and aft systems Where as Swan and Torrens had M22 fwd and M44 aft. Hope this is a help..enjoyed the rest of the reading ..interesting stuff
Name: Colin Benporath
Telephone:
Email:
Subject: Greenie reunion
Date: 10 Aug 2005
Sorry wont be able to make the reunion at Coffs Harbour. I will be attending the "Old Farts" Hockey tournament at Woolongong. However, have now decided to make the effort and go to the HMAS Hobart reunion in Hobart at the beginning of September, so will be able to catch up with any of the greenies attending that. Cheers, Colin Benporath
Name: Dave Cook
Telephone: 0427 176 088
Email:
Subject: My Apologies
Date: 28 Jul 2005
Sorry Guys I cannot make it to the Greenies Reunion, hope you all have a great time. the streets of Coffs will no doubt be awash with Bulls... I have been working in a band in Sydney now for the last ten years "Dwayne Elix & the Engineers" if you see us advertised anywhere I would love to say G'day
Name: John Swampy Marsh
Telephone: (07) 3846 7424
Email: jfmarshathotmail.com
Subject: Big Switchboard
Date: 27 Jul 2005
Have been checking out the 'Big Switchboard' and it seems to me the photo of 'Happy' Hammond' is a great innovation. Would it be practical/plausible to approach the N.O.K. of other honour roll members and ask them to submit a suitable, not necessarilly formal, photo of their loved ones for inclusion on the site. Happy's photo with his daughter puts a human face on the roll, not just a name and I feel it would be a fitting tribute if other shipmates were similarly honoured.
Name: john best
Telephone:
Email: fesr55 at optusnet dot com dot au
Subject: l-school photos
Date: 24 Jul 2005
phot0 13 - 2 names centre front (looking over shoulder) = Lou Penna far right (kellick) = john best Also - cannot locate times dates and places for next meet&greets in november.
Name: Peter Maher
Telephone:
Email: steelcat at pussersgreenies.org
Subject: Position Vacant in Sydney (Part Time)
Date: 20 Jul 2005
Hi Peter I have just been informed of a part time job position in Sydney which you might like to advertise on the site: Logistic Support Agency (Navy) has a requirement for professional engineering services to support their responsibilities as an Accredited Engineewring Organisation. The task is in Defence Plaza Sydney and is for two to three days a week for the next 12 months. Any one interested should contact Neil. Contact details: Neil Graham General Manager, Government & Defence Services - Melbourne Kellogg Brown & Root Pty Ltd 441 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, VIC 3004 Phone: 03 9828 5204 Fax 03 9820 0136 Mobile 0438 898 813 E-Mail to Neil.Graham at halliburton dot com
Name: Peter Maher
Telephone:
Email: steelcat at pussersgreenies.org
Subject: Changeing E-Mail Address
Date: 20 Jul 2005
Charlie (and others) If you need to change your e-mail address, go to the "Email List" page, and then to "Leave Details" - fill in the form with your modified details, and at the bottom of the form, select "Change" rather than "New" and then submit the form. Peter
Name: Charlie Wattle
Telephone: 0407 553 159
Email: wattlewec at bigpond.com
Subject: new email address
Date: 19 Jul 2005
Just a short note that I finally retired from defence after 38 years. My new E-mail address is above. My home address and details have not changed, although I intend to do some travelling overseas for the rest of the year. Which means I will miss the reunion, say Hi to all the greenies for me. regards Charlie Wattle
Name: John ozzie Osborne
Telephone:
Email:
Subject: Lost n found
Date: 15 Jul 2005
I believe someone was looking for BJ Coates? I am seeing him next weekend. He still lives in the Nowra area.
Name: david kennedy
Telephone: 02 99799087
Email: kennedyd@theaustralian.com.au
Subject: pedersen
Date: 08 Jul 2005
Hi, Am looking for information on a lieutenant pedersen 1941 in Darwin. Can anybody help. Please email to above. Regards, David
Name: John Hine
Telephone: (08) 89322964
Email: jhin333ATbigpond.net.au
Subject: WOETP LES HOGG
Date: 05 Jul 2005
I NOTE WITH REGRET THE PASSING OF LES ONE OF NATURES GENTLEMEN. LES WAS THE CETP ON DERWENT ON MY PAYING OFF TRIP UP TOP.ANY DETAILS OF LES'S LATTER LIFE WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
Name: Col Ryan
Telephone: 07 3878 7571
Email: colinryan@ieee.org
Subject: CLOSURE OF NTS BELCONNEN
Date: 01 Jul 2005
Darrell,
The following signal appeared on the Communications Branch website and will be of interest to the many people who served at BELS over the years. This is truly the end of and era.
Regards, Col Ryan
R 300247Z JUN 05 FM NAVCOMMSTA CANBERRA
TO RAN ALL SHORE AIG 3602 BT UNCLAS
SUBJ: DECOMMISSIONING OF THE BELCONNEN NAVAL TRANSMITTING STATION (BNTS)
1. AT 300200Z JUN 05, THE BELCONNEN NAVAL TRANSMITTING STATION (BNTS) LOCATED IN CANBERRA, OFFICIALLY DECOMMISSIONED AFTER 66 YEARS OF SERVICE. AT ITS PEAK BNTS HAD THIRTY-EIGHT HIGH FREQUENCY (HF) TRANSMITTERS, ONE LOW FREQUENCY (LF) TRANSMITTER, THREE 600 FT TOWERS AND APPROXIMATELY 44 OTHER ANTENNAE. BNTS WAS OFFICIALLY OPENED 20 APR 1939, AND THE FIRST OPERATIONAL TRANSMISSION WAS MADE 22 DEC 1939.
2. BNTS, COMMONLY KNOWN THROUGHOUT THE RAN AS BELS, PRINCIPALLY CONTAINED THE VERY POWERFUL 200 KILOWATT LF TRANSMITTER OPERATING AT 44 KHZ. IN CONJUNCTION WITH RUGBY IN ENGLAND IT MADE COMMUNICATIONS POSSIBLE WITH MERCHANT AND FLEET SHIPPING ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD. AFTER WORLD WAR TWO, BNTS ALSO PROVIDED SERVICES TO THE COMMONWEALTH WAR GRAVES COMMISSION OPERATING IN COUNTRIES TO THE NORTH OF AUSTRALIA AND WAS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR PASSING THE RESULTS OF THE 1956 MELBOURNE OLYMPIC GAMES TO THE REST OF THE WORLD. BNTS HAS SINCE BEEN INCLUDED ON BOTH THE REGISTER OF THE NATIONAL ESTATE AND THE COMMONWEALTH HERITAGE LIST.
3. JP2043 (HIGH FREQUENCY MODERNISATION PROJECT) HAS DELIVERED A MODERNISED HF INFRASTRUCTURE CAPABILITY THAT HAS REPLACED THE RAN AND RAAF LEGACY HF SYSTEMS THROUGH DEFCOMMSTA AUSTRALIA. FINAL JP2043 DELIVERY OF ENHANCED HF SERVICES IN SHCEDULED TO OCCUR IN 2007.
4. VKFA DE VHK QRU ZKJ2 (ALL SHIPS THIS IS CANBERRA HF – I HAVE NOTHING FOR YOU, I AM CLOSING DOWN) BT NNNN
The end of an era. 30/5/05.
Name: tim attrill
Telephone: 0439398791
Email: timcolatnetconnect.com.au
Subject: Spam
Date: 30 Jun 2005
I too am getting inundated with all the usual scams, offers of cheap loans etc and my firewall can't reject them, obviously the authors can circumvent the screening process. I would be interested on advice etc
Name: Tom Gerrard
Telephone: (03) 8790 8152
Email: tomgerrard at hotmail.com
Subject: Malaysian Medal
Date: 29 Jun 2005
I applied for the Malaysian medal in the belief that I qualified. Heard back from the Defence Dept. who say the required time on station is 6 months (actually, 90 days - webmaster). I was on the Melbourne at the time. I guess the skipper had anticipated something as we stayed only 30.5 days. (with 30 days being a common required time) This may save a lot of blokes the time in applying. I can scan in and email the letter if requested. Regards....Tom Gerrard.............
Name: Phil Newland
Telephone: 08 9093 4622
Email: newland@emerge.net.au
Subject: Email Address Change
Date: 28 Jun 2005
Could you please change email address Thanks Regards Phil Newland ( Skeeter )
Name: Glynn -Jingles-Spencer
Telephone: 0419241091
Email: gspencer@artc.com.au
Subject: Communications Tech
Date: 23 Jun 2005
Australian Rail Track Corporation are looking for a Communications Tech:- Vhf/Uhf Radio, Fibre, Austel permit, Solar Power etc.. Not a Bench job based in Adelaide and working accross the Nullarbour to Kalgoorlie and up the Broken Hill Line. Age is not too much of a problem (They hired me and I'm 60) but you must be as you could be using a shovel as well as a soldering iron. You need to be sociable, good humoured and to dhobey regularily as accommodation is sometimes shared. Pay and expenses is OK its a different sort of job But I like it. Give me call or e-mail
Name: Ron Hobba
Telephone:
Email: ronandfred@bigpond.com
Subject: More coming our of the paintwork
Date: 23 Jun 2005
G'day Tony from here in Brisbane. Have not seen you since sitting across the aisle from me on the flight from Brisbane to Cairns a few years back. Hope life is being kind to you. Ron Hobba
Name: Mark ' Ricko' Rickard
Telephone:
Email: mark.rickard@newmont.com
Subject: Naval Units of Measure
Date: 22 Jun 2005
Hey , Love the 'Naval Units of Measure'box on the photos page.Check it out.
Name: Mark ' Ricko' Rickard
Telephone:
Email: mark.rickard@newmont.com
Subject: Baseball caps
Date: 22 Jun 2005
Are any Pussers Greenies baseball caps available to buy?
Name: Tony Di Betta
Telephone:
Email: adibetta at tpg dot com dot au
Subject: Answer to John Bolton's Question on YARRA
Date: 20 Jun 2005
The EW System was ELT901 put on in 1979, NO the 4.5 inch was always a twin. LWO-2 was moved aft to a lower position 293 was replaced by a Kelvin Hughes Medium range Radar and 978 was replaced by 1006 Nav Radar and Seacat and morters were removed as well.
Name: Peter Maher
Telephone:
Email: steelcat at pussersgreenies.org
Subject: That W600 Oil
Date: 18 Jun 2005
FFO is not a lubricant, but rather a "by-product" of a refining process, where the lubricant has already been removed. This further info from a mate - a former PO Stoker and former Shell refinery operator. G'day Peter, I have just spoken to a mate at the refinery & he will start an investigation next week about the W600 motor oil. He knows a bloke who is in the vintage car scene & works for Shell Australia in an engineering capacity so he is hopeful of a successful outcome. KK
Name: Colin Trickett
Telephone: 08 9439 2392
Email: colintrickett at vlsvawa.com
Subject: Help needed.
Date: 17 Jun 2005
Can anybody help, please? My brother-in-law is rebuilding a 1922 Franklin Motor Car and needs to buy some oil for it. The specifications that he has for the car state that the oil is W600 grade. The description says that it is black and thick, almost like tar, and is used in ships boiler/steam systems. The first thing that came to my mind was FFO. Can anybody tell me whether W600 grade oil and FFO are the same thing and whether either are still available for purchase in Australia. Many thanks Colin Trickett
Name: Bob Reidy
Telephone: (08) 83453478
Email: bobreidy1 at optusnet.com.au
Subject: new email address
Date: 17 Jun 2005
I changed my email address by re registering. I hope this does not cause any problems.
Name: Steve Mills
Telephone: 0011 1 757 333 7285
Email: mills15 at cox.net
Subject: Website
Date: 16 Jun 2005
I was just rummaging around on the internet and found your website. Great to see some old names from times passed. I'm OS at the momentin Virginia Beach, USA for awhile if anybody in the neighbourhood.
Name: darryl williams
Telephone: 0755785055
Email: bung9@dodo.com.au
Subject: october 2005 rerunion application
Date: 14 Jun 2005
Gentlemen, i have a new scanner here and for some reason i cannot download the application form. Can someone please download and email me just the application form so i can send hard copy>> many thanx bungcarno
Name: Bob McLean
Telephone:
Email:
Subject: KISS
Date: 13 Jun 2005
Would it be possible to include an INDEX of names in the 'Look for Oppo's' page ?
From webmaster: At this stage I don't think so, but leave it to me and I'll work on it. Mind you, if you're looking to find if the person you're thinking of searching is already there - you can do a "find" by pressing <CTRL+F> after first clicking anywhere in the first entry of the name list. Darrell H
Name: Bob King
Telephone:
Email: tafmo at yahoo dot com
Subject: HMAS Brisbane Greenies
Date: 10 Jun 2005
Here's a link to some of my photos on the web, which include some Brisbane photos and a group photo of the Brisbane Greenie Dept - may see some faces you recognise. http://community.webshots.com/album/365134422HXaLNL?791 Regards, Bob
Name: Charles 'Buck' Rogers
Telephone:
Email: buckrogers63@hotmail.com
Subject: getting in touch with Nirinba Jan '79 ETW's
Date: 09 Jun 2005
The Nirimba reunion is fast approaching in Canberra next year, I recently touched base with Mark Raymond after 20 plus years and traced Peter Digby after 24 years....or whatever, who's counting...I'm trying to get the class together for the reunion, and it looks like 4 out of eleven so far. Any of the fellas from the '79 intake of ETW's, can e-mail me on buck27@optusnet.com.au . Blue Franklin I believe is still serving, what a lifer!!!
Name: LCDR Taffy James
Telephone: 07 3306 3063
Email: raymond.d.james@boeing.com
Subject: Job Opportunity Brisbane
Date: 09 Jun 2005
KBR are looking for a Test Engineer to work on the HFMOD Project. Any ex Comms Techo experienced in HF Comms could be suitable. Anyone interested either contact myself or Tac Furnell on: 07 3306 3733 (Mob) 0417242123. Taffy
Name: Dave Baker
Telephone:
Email: davebaker at optusnet.com.au
Subject: E mail list
Date: 08 Jun 2005
I have been trying to access the e mail list but cannot obtain the actual address. Do I need a special programme to access the e mail addresses? Thank you for your assistance
Name: John Swampy Marsh
Telephone: (07) 3846 7424
Email: jfmarsh@hotmail.com
Subject: Spam
Date: 07 Jun 2005
Many thanks to John Ozzie Ozborne for clearing up the puzzle relating to the origin of spam. I too have been inundated with opportunities to reap millions from Nigeria and promises to increase my sex drive close to McConville at his peak. Sadly, I have been abusing Pete Mcgurk for sullying my software..Sorry Meggsy for ever doubting the efficacy of your fantastic firewalls. Swampy
Name: John ozzie Osborne
Telephone:
Email: josborne
Subject: Turco
Date: 07 Jun 2005
I was waondering what happened to Crewie Thorburn and his case with DVA and Turco.
Name: Darrell - Greenies-on-line team
Telephone: 02 6495 1401
Email: darrell at pussersgreenies dot org
Subject: Looking for Graeme Neylan
Date: 07 Jun 2005
Placing the following message on behalf of Tim SCHRAER . . .
My name is Tim Schraer and I am the Fire Control Officer onboard USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63). I was trying to look up an Australian friend of mine I met back during the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Coral Sea (1992 in Sydney). I was a Chief Gunner’s Mate then and was on USS MOBILE BAY (CG 53). The person I am looking for is Graeme Neylan and he would be what you’d call a Pussers Greenie (i.e. he was a Weapons System Electrical Chief). He came on Mobile Bay to check out the 5”/54 MK45 LWGM’s since the RAN was about to get some installed on some of its ships. What he also did, was drive me around town to find a replacement bearing for my SPQ-9A azimuth drive motor. We found the bearing, which brought up my Gun RADAR and since we were going back to the Arabian Gulf for Cease Fire and Southern Watch it was a pretty big deal!
I was searching the internet and found a couple Neylan’s in the Australian phone book, but I am not sure they’re right. Anyway, thought I’d give this a shot.
V/R, Tim Schraer
Name: John ozzie Osborne
Telephone:
Email: josborne
Subject: Spam
Date: 05 Jun 2005
I had a brand new email address and after posting here to tell everybody the change, I was inundated with spam from various officials, bank managers from african sources wanting me to help embezzle money, I've won 50 million in different international lotteries, have infinite sources for viagra and other drugs, can buy any software for a fraction of the cost. Life is looking up. Soon I will be stinking rich, with a perpetual hard on, pain free and will have the most up to date computer in the world. I can barely wait.
Name: Dr Asaba Owerri
Telephone:
Email: homeboy@yahoo.com
Subject: comments
Date: 04 Jun 2005
I LOVE THIS NPAGE. IT LOOKS REALLY NICE AND GOOD. KEEP UP THE WONDERFUL GOOD WORK
Name: John Bolton
Telephone: 0411100125
Email: jbolton1@optusnet.com.au
Subject: HMAS Yarra
Date: 01 Jun 2005
Gents, I have a photo of Yarra on my desktop as wallpaper. It is post '74 as that is when I paid off. I suspect it is late 70's early 80's. MRS3 has been replaced by M22 (M44?), 293 has been removed but the pedestal is still there. 978 has been replaced by something smaller. ANSLR2 (EW) has been replaced by what looks like the same equipment on Stuart/Derwent. I have been staring at this photo for nearly six months. Now the $64 question. If my eyes do not deceive me, what I knew as a twin barrel 4.5" mount looks suspiciously like it has a single barrel. Am I right? Can anyone shed any light on this for me. Thanks. John Bolton
Name: Ian Richardson
Telephone: (02)4390 1752
Email: ian.richardson at de.com.au
Subject: Reunion payment
Date: 31 May 2005
Hi Darrell, I have just checked my reunion confirmation and was wondering if you had recieved my cheque for $130 as I am not confirmed as registered yet. The cheque has been presented to my Credit Union. Regards, iggy.
Name: Darryl Williams
Telephone: 0755785055
Email: bung9@dodo.com.au
Subject: change of my email address
Date: 26 May 2005
Please tell me how to change my email address details for the site and what happens to my looking for oppos request. apart from this subject: I love youse all Bungy
Name: John Bolton
Telephone: 0411100125
Email: john.bolton@optus.com.au
Subject: Perth Meet & Greet
Date: 22 May 2005
Twelve ex-Greenies found the time yesterday to get along to Fremantle to join in the Perth Meet & Greet. Those in Attendance were Peter Bailey, John Bolton (SA), Peter Dales, Bob Flett, Trevor Gordon, Alan Hillman, Len Rogers, Mel Smales, Doug Stewart, Tom Van Der Togt, Gary Wilton and Gary Winton. Apologies were offered by Colin Benporath, Kevin Gleeson, Paul Mangan, Clive Plummer, Steve Thorbjornsen, Rick Winch and Darryl Wood. All up 19 people showed an interest in the event. I will send the obligatory "Class Photo" to Peter Maher for eventual inclusion on the Meet & Greet page. We're just older, greyer and fatter but the bullshit was just as good. I would like to personally thank those who took the time to attend and hope that future Meet & Greets in Perth will have a similar or better turn out. Best Regards John Bolton
Name: John ozzie Osborne
Telephone: 0747515024
Email: jos39771@bigpond.net.au
Subject: Meet N Greet
Date: 16 May 2005
A reminder- this May 2005 meet n greet is at the Ocean Palms Resort, Bushland Beach, just north of Townsville. Drinks and BBQ lunch, B/S detector installed. Come and have a great day.
Name: John Bolton
Telephone: 0411100125
Email: john.bolton@optus.com.au
Subject: RIMPAC '96
Date: 13 May 2005
Did anyone out there participate in RIMPAC '96? I purchased a DVD in China on my recent trip ($2 cheapie) that is the National Geographic documentary on the exercise. I've watched it, and if anyone who was there would like it, let me know and I'll send it on. Regards John Bolton
Name: Swampy Marsh
Telephone: 07 3846 7424
Email: jfmarsh@hotmail.com
Subject: Greenies badge
Date: 13 May 2005
Many thanks to Steve Fisher for placing the final piece in the puzzle, vis a vis the unintelligable top line of the Greenies badge.(My tired eyes wouldn't have deciphered the word 'Greenies' in a month of Sundays) The 'BOOK OF KNOWLEDGE' must have used a thumbnail dipped in (Green) tar when he designed it. Swampy
Name: John ozzie Osborne
Telephone: 0412724141
Email: jos39771@bigpond.net.au
Subject: NQ Meet n Greet 21st May
Date: 12 May 2005
All attendees please contact me via my new email address to book table for numbers.
Name: Maxwell Bean
Telephone: 07 38865636
Email: mr-bean@bigpond.com.au
Subject: HMAS Vendetta 1st Commission in the FESR
Date: 09 May 2005
Anyone remember the Fleet commanded by HMS Belfast going from Hong Kong to Inchon Korea through the Formosa Strait at the end of May 1960 and the Fleet ran through a Chinese fishing fleet sinking quite a few sampans resulting in a lot of dead fishermen. This happened during the 2000 to 2400 watch and Vendetta picked up about 8 bodies which were taken off the Vendetta within a few hours. Max Bean
Name: Steve Fisher
Telephone: 0412477264
Email: stevefisher00@hotmail.com
Subject: The Badge
Date: 03 May 2005
With a bit of detective work and close scrutiny, (I got up close to the screen and looked) it looks a lot like the word "GREENIES".........
Name: John Swampy Marsh
Telephone: (07) 3846 7424
Email: jfmarsh@hotmail.com
Subject: Translation of Greenies Badge
Date: 03 May 2005
Many thanks to Les Figg for clearing up the 'Latin translation' which appears on the bottom of the Greenies Badge on this page. As a 'Latin challenged' non Catholic type, I have been overwhelmed by the response from a great many of my, not so challenged bretheren. I never realised there were so many Da Vinci Code officionados in our midst. Amongst other facts I have gleaned from this enquiry is that one of our number, known to some as 'The Book of Knowledge' composed the Latin inscription for our badge in recognition of the high esteem in which he holds members of the Seamans branch. Perhaps, said 'Book of Knowledge could indulge us all further by enlightening us as to the inscription on the top line of the badge, which remains illegible and lacking translation.
Name: Les Figg
Telephone: 408-985-2105
Email: Les_Figg@comcast.net
Subject: Greenies Crest
Date: 03 May 2005
Swampy, The inscription reads, "Armageddon sic odem Dibbies". Read it phonetically vs. literally. Les.
Name: John Swampy Marsh
Telephone: (07)3846 7424
Email: jfmarsh@hotmail.com
Subject: Pussers Greenies Insignia
Date: 02 May 2005
I have just noticed the Pussers Greenies Badge on the left hand top corner of the Home Page. My tired eyes can't read the Latin inscription thereon. I can, however, make out the word Armageddon. Sounds ominous. Would someone care to enlighten this poor uneducated Greenie as to the full text and it's meaning!
Name: toby puglisi
Telephone:
Email: tobyp@froggy.com.au
Subject: how do i get an email address off the list?
Date: 28 Apr 2005
I'm trying to get someones email address off the email list, do i just click on there name and is it surposed to come up? cheers.
Name: Tony Gerding
Telephone: 07 55463491
Email: t.gerding@quicknet.com.au
Subject: What a suprise.
Date: 27 Apr 2005
My congratulations to the crew who put this web-site together. This is fantastic - to see old familier names that stir fond memories of the best times of my life - and the chance to catch up on some very good long lost friends.
Name: noel s
Telephone: 03 53673887
Email: noelstanley@optusnet.com.au
Subject: homepage weather
Date: 24 Apr 2005
MY HOMEPAGE WEATHER MUST HAVE BEEN WRITTEN IN SYDNEY ,THE MELBOURNE WEATHER READS "COLD AND SUNNY 27 DEGREES ?
Name: John Fern
Telephone:
Email:
Subject: Turco
Date: 20 Apr 2005
It is interesting to note that as late as 1986, the protection offered by the RAN for those who used the Turco bath in the basement of Russell A (Old DEFCOMMARS No-break room) was a jar of barrier cream to smear over your arms to "insulate" them from the turco. Anyone who worked the Teletype workshop in the time I was there (1984-1986)would have been offered the same solution. Playing in this stuff up to your armpits could not have been good??
Name: Max Bean
Telephone: 07 3886 5636
Email: mr-bean@bigpond.com.au
Subject: get together in May
Date: 19 Apr 2005
Today is the 19th April. When is the Brisbane get together being promulgated for May
Name: Tug Wilson
Telephone:
Email: willie28@optusnet.com.au
Subject: John Stockings.
Date: 11 Apr 2005
Chris.....Socks was my TOW on Melbourne (71/72). I last run across him here in the West about 10 years ago and he had a key Purchasing job with company that ran Telfer Gold Mine. Have not seen him since then, but there is a J.M.Stockings listed in Perth directory.....(08)93284061.....Methinks this would be him...worth a try my friend!
Name: John Ozzy Osborne
Telephone: 0747515024
Email: jos39771@bigpond.net.au
Subject: Change of email address
Date: 07 Apr 2005
Take note that my email address has been changed above. Can my details be updated in the greenies website please.
Name: Les Bull Lever
Telephone: 0428 971424
Email: bullo839@yahoo.com
Subject: Have changed my email address
Date: 07 Apr 2005
Have changed my email address and telephone number to the one here bullo839@yahoo.com Telephone 0428 971 424 sorry but have been called away and cannot find where to change it
Name: Darrell - Greenies-on-line Team
Telephone:
Email: darrell@pussersgreenies.org
Subject: KANIMBLA helicopter tragedy
Date: 05 Apr 2005
I wish to advise that fellow Greenie Peter (PJ) DAVEY's son, Lt Matthew DAVEY RANR, was one of the nine young Australians killed in the helicopter crash on Nias Island last week.
We honour those nine Australian men and women who have given their lives in the service of their country.
Lest we forget
Name: John Swampy Marsh
Telephone: (07) 3846 7424
Email: jfmarsh@hotmail.com
Subject: Pingat Jasa Malaysia Medal
Date: 25 Mar 2005
I recently applied for the Pingat Jasa Malaysia medal and was subsequently informed by Canberra that I didn't qualify, as I only supported operations in the Malaysian area for 71 days, not the required 90 days. I thought, fair enough, but was facinated to learn how they calculated with such accuracy, that I was exactly 19 days short, given that I had served 5 months with the FESR in Quiberon and a similar period in Parramatta during the qualifying years of 1957 - 1966 (and lets face it, it was over 40 years ago). Apparently the information was extracted from ships logs some time ago and placed on an antiquated storage system which can sometimes be difficult to interpret/read. I have just received a phone call from Canberra advising they have re-visited my application and a found I had, in fact, served over 120 days in the appropriate area and was therefore eligible for the PJMM. If any Greenies who served a couple of tours with the FESR during the qualifying period, have been knocked back for the PJMM, it could be worth their while asking for a double check of their records. John (Swampy) Marsh
Name: Mick Hamilton
Telephone: (02) 6265 0493
Email: mickndor@bigpond.net.au
Subject: CHANGE OF EMAIL ADDRESS
Date: 21 Mar 2005
Please amend my email address from: mickndor@ozemail.com.au to: mickndor@bigpond.net.au and by the way, my official number was R105050, not S105050. I was a MOBI, not a muppet. Is there any chance that you could amend my password to the correct official number? Thanks, Mick Hamilton
Name: Keith Taylor
Telephone: 0895721487
Email: ktt59345@bigpond.net.au
Subject: "L School Photo No1"
Date: 18 Mar 2005
I have just spoken to Keith Doncon and he gave me Brenton (Buck ) Ryan next to Chuck Berry and an O'Shaunessey next to Buck.
Name: Chris Rowland
Telephone: (08) 82890304
Email: crandrr1@bigpond.com.au
Subject: Bill Manning
Date: 18 Mar 2005
Hello All It is with regret that I noted that Bill Manning's name is on the Big Switchboard page. I served with Bill on the Melbourne and lost contact once I payed off from the mob. I ran into him again whilst serving in the RAAF at Butterworth (circa 1979-81). Bill was a RAAF police dog handler, we again lost contact after returning to Oz. The next time I met him was at RAAF Edinburgh in SA, he was still with his beloved dogs and still had his great sense of humour. Regards Chris
Name: Keith Taylor
Telephone: 0895721487
Email: ktt59345@bigpond.net.au
Subject: Change of e-mail address
Date: 17 Mar 2005
Please be advised of my new e-mail address ktt59345@bigpond.net.au
Name: Bob Sell
Telephone:
Email: rws42@dodo.com.au
Subject: Pic 5
Date: 09 Mar 2005
Darrell,How's life in the fast lane on the coast? The bloke in the row along the wall with the silver watch is me. Regards, Bob.
Name: Les Toms
Telephone: 02 43247917
Email: ltoms@gio.com.au
Subject: Weapons equipment
Date: 02 Mar 2005
Hi guys Two omissions I noted when browsing through the weapons we worked on. As a gun-buster at Waterhen during 77/78 I was involved with fitting and maintaining 2" Rocket Flair Launchers (RFL) and 81mm mortars on Attack Class Patrol Boats. Some 81’s were fitted under .50 cals. They were mounted on the stern in place of the RFL. Also the new Huon Class Mine Hunters have a 30 mm DS30B rapid fire cannon (very classy piece of kit). Pussers is also trailing a fully automated, radar directed .50 cal. The system is exceptionally accurate and compact, so much so that “Septics” use this piece of kit on RHIB’s. "Can only happen in America" Thought you may be interested. LT
Name: Darrell - Greenies-on-line team
Telephone:
Email:
Subject: ADM Mike HUDSON AC RAN Retd
Date: 28 Feb 2005
Dear all,
It is with deep regret that I inform you of the crossing of the bar of
the Past National President of the NAA, Admiral Mike Hudson AC RAN Rtd. He passed away on Saturday night at the Royal North Shore Hospital.
I have been advised that his funeral will be held in the Garden Island Chapel Sydney at about 1300 on Friday 4 March 2005.
Regards
Peter Cooke-Russell
National Secretary NAA
1300 780 054
Ph/Fax 02 6258 2664
Name: Jeff Ray ex CPOETS
Telephone:
Email: jeff_ray1@hotmail.com
Subject: Big Switchboard
Date: 21 Feb 2005
Is it just my imagination, or is there an excessive number of fairly young men that have left us. For granted, there are some "old salts" on the list, but I know about 6 or 8 blokes on the list that didnt make 60. I've just turned 50 (joined Jan'70) and am staring to feel a bit toey.... I wonder if there's been any studies undertaken, or research done, on the life expectancy of service personnel...in particular greenies, who for years like me as an "S" rate, were exposed to all sorts of microwave and other radiation..
Name: Mal Hughes
Telephone:
Email: mrhughes3@iinet.net.au
Subject: L School photos
Date: 18 Feb 2005
I am sitting to the right of Tubby Joy (in photo #6), I am in night clothing.....I have downloaded the photos and will have a chat with a couple of blokes to see if we can identify others...I am sure that Darky Henwood is in one of them and I recognise a number of faces, but cannot recall the names....Mal H
Name: Gary Mewett
Telephone:
Email: gmewett@comcen.com.au
Subject: L School photos
Date: 16 Feb 2005
Darrell, Pic 3 person on the left behind the cigarette I think is Glen Riethmuller
Name: John Bolton
Telephone:
Email: jbolton@bettanet.net.au
Subject: L-School Photos
Date: 15 Feb 2005
Darryl, Your opening paragraph on the L-School photo page says that there are 28 photos. I can only see 5. Am I missing something or doing something wrong? John Bolton
Name: John Osborne
Telephone:
Email:
Subject: meet n greets FNQ
Date: 13 Feb 2005
Early days yet but this year in May I thought we would get together at the Ocean Palms Resort at Bushland Beach, north of Townsville. The resort sells drinks and food at reasonable rates and is a pleasurable atmosphere. This will be during the day when the weather is at its best. The pool is available. Feedback from you guys on attendees is necessary to book the table. John Osborne
Name: BLUE CULLEN
Telephone:
Email: poppytheone@hotmail.com
Subject: lost oppos
Date: 08 Feb 2005
sent Bill Nits a Phone number for Blue Evans
Name: Donald D Tug Wilson
Telephone:
Email: willie28@optusnet.com.au
Subject: Ron Court's Groomsman.
Date: 08 Feb 2005
The fella that Ron is looking for is not this Tug Wilson...I do not know the bloke and was not around in 1955...Sorry!!!
Name: Dave Duffy
Telephone:
Email:
Subject: Coffs Harbour Reunion
Date: 08 Feb 2005
Q.E.D. Question Answered Thanks Dave Duffy
Name: Dave Duffy
Telephone: (07)32931963
Email: daveduffy@bigpond.com
Subject: Coffs Harbour Reunion
Date: 07 Feb 2005
The last update on the reunion thatI can find on the site is dated 29 Dec 2003. that talks about "possible Programme" and the"intension of holding the reunion". I am planing this years travel and would like to be in the right place at the right time. Could we have an update please and a firm commitment to the time/date. Thanks Dave Duffy
Name: Les Figg
Telephone: 14088025517
Email: les_figg@comcast.net
Subject: Ex-Pussers (all rates/ranks) Meet & Greet in USA
Date: 22 Jan 2005
I am planning the next annual ex-Pussers in USA Meet & Greet for the weekend of April 22-24. If you know anyone living in the US that might be interested, please have them contact me: les_figg@comcast.net 1-408-802-5517
Name: John Bolton
Telephone:
Email: jbolton@bettanet.net.au
Subject: Mystery Photos
Date: 20 Jan 2005
Pete, Try as I might I couldn't recognise the ones on the roof either! JB
Name: Darkie Dower
Telephone:
Email:
Subject: Mystery Photo
Date: 20 Jan 2005
John, look as I may I did not recognise any of the arseholes in the crowd, maybe someone else could tell us who they are. Pete (Darkie) Dower
Name: Les Figg
Telephone: 408-985-2105
Email: Les_Figg@comcast.net
Subject: Sembawang Photos
Date: 20 Jan 2005
I think this is the site that the photos posted in our Photos section came from. There are several of the Brit Club and Aggies: http://home.no.net/yerman/images/page_06.htm
Name: Les Figg
Telephone: 408-985-2105
Email: Les_Figg@comcast.net
Subject: Sambewang
Date: 20 Jan 2005
Check out some of the photos on this site for a little Sembawang nostalgia: http://www.sembawangmemories.per.sg/index.htm
Name: Darrell HEGARTY
Telephone:
Email: darrell@pussersgreenies.org
Subject: Mystery photo
Date: 19 Jan 2005
OK John - it's no longer a mystery. It certainly IS the Dance of the Flamers being performed on top of the toilet block in Bugis Street - toilets since removed by the Singapore Government.
Name: John Bolton
Telephone:
Email: jbolton@bettanet.net.au
Subject: Mystery Photot
Date: 19 Jan 2005
Surely the last "Mystery Photo" in the Photo section is a rendition of the Dance of the Flaming Arseholes on top of the toilet block in Bugis Street? Some of the faces in the crowd actually look familiar! John Bolton
Name: John Bolton
Telephone:
Email: jbolton@bettanet.net.au
Subject: Sembawang
Date: 19 Jan 2005
If anyone really wants to re-visit Sembawang and Aggie Westons then try this web-site....... http://www.canberrasec.net/~joycelm.css/heritageweb/oi.htm There's a photo of Aggies pool and you can almost "smell" Sembawang! John Bolton
Name: Darrell HEGARTY
Telephone:
Email: darrell@pussersgreenies.org
Subject: Photos
Date: 18 Jan 2005
Les - you're SPOT on. It's the Britannia Club in Singapore - you can see Raffles Hotel across the road to the left in the aerial shot and as Steve Fisher said, just shows how much land has been reclaimed with all the tall buildings standing where the bay once was.
I have a feeling though, that the Brit Club was run by NAAFI, and was often referred to as "The NAAFI Club" by we Aussies, while the Club referred to by Les out at TERROR was called "Agnes Weston's Royal Sailors Rest"
Darrell H
Name: Les Figg
Telephone:
Email: les_figg@comcast.net
Subject: Singapore Buildings in last photos
Date: 18 Jan 2005
Me thinks its the Britannia Club, opposite Raffles Hotel in Singapore. As I recall the NAAFI Club was within the grounds on Sembaweng/HMS Terror, not downtown Singapore.
Name: Alf Verbeeten
Telephone:
Email:
Subject: Building in last photos
Date: 17 Jan 2005
I more than suspect that the building in question is the NAAFI club in Singapore.
Name: Steve Fisher
Telephone:
Email: stevefisher00@telstra.com
Subject: Photos
Date: 17 Jan 2005
Okay, I'll bite, I reckon the unknown photos at the bottom of the photo page are of the Warrant Officer's Mess in Singapore (near SUNTEK CITY). Shows how much land has been reclaimed (ie, if I'm correct).
Name: oldwo
Telephone:
Email: willie28@optusnet.com.au
Subject: Birdie Tiffies
Date: 16 Jan 2005
Bob... From memory I think the Birdies inherited (A)after their SA basic qualification...and with all due respect there wouldn't have been a hell of a lot of them!!!!!
Name: Bob McLean
Telephone: 08 82541424
Email: belindamclean@ozemail.com.au
Subject: Suggested correction to BRANCH HISTORY page
Date: 16 Jan 2005
I enlisted at NIRIMBA in 1965 as an SAA (Systems Artificer Apprentice),as all of us were, and after several months of schoolie and basic trade work we were allocated our trades (whether it was the one we joined the Navy to be or not!!!) with the rate of SAAW (Systems Artificer Apprentice Weapons),SAAP(System Artificer Apprentice Power),SAAC etc. After 5 years at the end of our apprentiship we dropped the second "A",denoting "Apprentice", in SAAW, SAAC etc to have the rate of SAW,(System Artificer Weapons) SAC etc. In the BRANCH HISTORY paragraph titelled "1962", I suggest that the sentence that includes "SAAC and SAAW (Air Coms & Air Weapons)" is wrong as the rate SAAW had nothing to do with Air. My appologies to the Birdies but I forget how their specialty was denoted.
Name: Mal Hughes
Telephone: 08 9592 3034
Email: mrhughes3@iinet.net.au
Subject: Advocates
Date: 03 Jan 2005
The West Australian State Section of the Naval Association of Australia would like to hear from qualified DVA Advocates with a view to establishing a permanent office at Rockingham (West Australia). If you fit the bill (or know someone who does), please contact me for further details.....Mal Hughes
Name: Peter Archibald
Telephone: 03 97892172
Email: arch_and_mazz@yahoo.com.au
Subject: Re-union
Date: 30 Dec 2004
Yamba was a great event, and we should make an effort for the diminishing numbers to get together regularly. (After all, it was 40 years ago and we arent getting any younger). A re-union each 2 years sounds good, but need to stick to the small seaside resort town concept, as our numbers are never going to be great, and it gives more scope to mingle in a small community. perhaps Merrimbula in NSW and Lakes Entrance in Victoria and similar type venues in WA and SA, to reduce the amount of travelling by members. I had a great time and would love to do it again. Cannot speak highly enough about the organisation or the committee at the Yamba reunion Peter Archibald (HMAS Snipe 1963-1965)
Name: Peter Vidler
Telephone: 0419 608037
Email: petervidler#domigan.com
Subject: New Email address
Date: 23 Dec 2004
Sorry I have not been more prompt, but have only just completed my move from Sydney to the bush. regards Peter
Name: Ken Jaffers
Telephone: 07 47721222
Email: Ken@frook.biz
Subject: Ken White and MRSC
Date: 21 Dec 2004
To my ex boss on Duchess, one Ken White. I am not sure about MRSC but yes there is MRS3 and FPS3 and also VB17. Thats the number of the stubby that fell off the table in the Mall on the Saturday night.Merry Xmas to everyone on site.
Name: James Aman
Telephone: 60135217396
Email: wemasent@yahoo.com
Subject: G'day !
Date: 09 Dec 2004
G'day, I'm an ex-RAN sailor and also an ex-Nirimba(ETC) from 1985-1987. I love to hear from my old friends of ex-Nirimba especially my former room mates. Keep up the good work.
Name: Geoff Connelly
Telephone: 03 59838703
Email: ourtara@alphalink.com.au
Subject: First Time
Date: 08 Dec 2004
This is my first time look at this site and what a blast from the past. I still keep in contact with ex WEEO CMDR Mark(Henrey) Pedersen,George Richardson Ex civi instructor at Cerberus. A very good site.
Name: Darrell H
Telephone:
Email:
Subject: Web Updates
Date: 08 Dec 2004
I copped a hit by lightning today (Wed 8 December) and as a result both my computer and ADSL router went to IT heaven. I do have a spare computer and ADSL modem, but they are not fully set-up to publish any changes to websites. As a consequence, there will be no updates to this website until I can get my computer running again. Sorry for any inconvenience . . . . Darrell H (webmaster)
Name: Les Figg
Telephone: 408-985-2105
Email: Les_Figg@comcast.net
Subject: (In case you were wondering...) I'm Back!
Date: 01 Dec 2004
Hi All, I arrived back home in Santa Clara, CA on Friday (Nov. 26) after almost 3 weeks in Oz. The primary purpose of my visit at this time was to participate in ex-Sweeper Crews reunion in Yamba, NSW on Nov. 12-14. It was a huge success, with over 100 ex-sailors plus spouses/partners participating. What a trip down memory lane, meeting old crew mates that I hadn't seen since 1966! A couple of Greenies there that I had not expected were Wally Wallbank, Chris Hakkeness & Colm Phillips. Needless to say, we drank 1 or 3 beers and told a few lies :) On the way down, I over-nighted in Auckland and caught up with an old work colleague - Pete 'Darkie' Dower - that I hadn't seen since 1983. he is also an ex-Pussers Greenie, but we never crosssed paths during our service time. After the reunion I headed for Adelaide and caught up with family and friends. Whilst there, I participated in the Adelaide ex-Greenies meet & greet at the Pt Adelaide NAA. I went with John Bolton but also had some surprise meetings - Chris Rowe (last seen 1982/3), Bill Swan (last seen mid/late 60s). I tried calling 'Darkie Henwood, but got not answer. Same with Mick Duncan. I also failed to locate 'Masher' Manson, but now have a new lead. I then spent one day in Sydney on the way out to meet another old work colleague from the '80s. Unfortuantely, Pete McGurk and I weren't able to connect. As one does, during my visit I lived on seafood (which is great in all Australian coastal cities) and VB :) I bought back 3 bottles of Aussie Port to keep me going through the upgoming Holidays :) All-in-all, it was a great trip.
Name: blue Cullen
Telephone: 062842729
Email: poppytheone@hotmail.com
Subject: yahoo greenies
Date: 24 Nov 2004
G'Day registered with yahoo group yesterday getting abused and mail returned tried contacting Peter Mhar please dont take this personel I am new to internet can be contacted at home 0262842729 let me know what to do to sort things out not trying to offend anyone Kindest regards Jim Cullen
Name: onyeseee
Telephone:
Email: onyesa@katamail.com
Subject: intresting
Date: 18 Nov 2004
My first visit to the website. Looks good.Perhaps a great way to contact long lost mates, and acquaintances. Keep up the good work
Name: John Ozzy Osborne
Telephone:
Email:
Subject: Logo
Date: 13 Nov 2004
Hey Peter for a logo put on the front "Veterans Nude Beach Volleyball Team" With a chubby cartoon. On the back "Scary Thought Hey!"
Name: Kim Daw
Telephone: 08 8298 3793
Email: kim.daw@kern.com.au
Subject: Change of email address
Date: 12 Nov 2004
Please update your records
Name: John Lofty Baird
Telephone:
Email: bairdie1@bigpond.au
Subject: website
Date: 11 Nov 2004
My first visit to the website. Looks good.Perhaps a great way to contact long lost mates, and acquaintances. Keep up the good work guys.....greenies rule !!!!
Name: John Ozzy Osborne
Telephone:
Email: jaynar@austarnet.com.au
Subject: FNQ Get Together. 13th November 2004-
Date: 10 Nov 2004
Can the people who have not done so please email me and confirm their attendance at this weekends meet 'n' greet. Much appreciated as the caterer requires a figure by Friday night.
Name: Peter Maher
Telephone:
Email: steelcat@pussersgreenies.org
Subject: Baseball Cap Logo
Date: 08 Nov 2004
I'm looking for suggestions for a logo and/or text to go on the baseball caps that we will produce for the 2005 Greenies Reunion in Coffs Harbour. We will use our crest on other items, but the crest is a "portrait" shape, rather than a "landscape" shape that more readily suites a baseball cap, so put your thinking caps on, and send your suggestions to me at steelcat@pussersgreenies.org Peter The Greenies-On-Line Team
Name: Tug Wilson
Telephone:
Email: willie28@optusnet.com.au
Subject: John (Gooby) Owens
Date: 07 Nov 2004
Would like to let U all know that the big Goobs is a bit crook at the moment. Wife Pat says he is bored shitless and would relish an e-mail or a phone call!!!! E-mail:powens@optushome.com.au Tel:(03)97765083. Cheers all.
Name: Les Figg
Telephone: 408-985-2105
Email: Les_Figg@comcast.net
Subject: ex-Greenies Meet & Greet - Adelaide
Date: 05 Nov 2004
I am going to be in Australia from Nov 11 though 26. Sweepers reunion in Yamba Nov 12-14, then Adelaide Nov 15-24, Sydney Nov 25. I'll be attending the ex-Greenies meet & greet at the Pt Adelaide NAA on Sat Nov 20. I look forward to catching up with whomever is about. I am getting together with Peter 'Darkie' Dower in Auckland on Nov 10. Regards, Les Figg ex-Kellick Greenie, 1963-69 Santa Clara, CA (ex-Adelaide)
Name: Jack Thompson
Telephone: 847-356-5122
Email: aussie47326@sbcglobal.net
Subject: Don Acton Ex EM [P]
Date: 27 Oct 2004
I just got word that Don Acton is in hospital with advance Emphysema, Don had triple bypass sixteen years ago and is also an amputee/leg. Don and I shipped Vengeance, comissioned Melbourne and later served at Harman, for those of you who may have known Don and would like to wish him well,contact me and I will forward his e-mail address. Jack Thompson.
Name: Ozzy Osborne
Telephone: 0747515024
Email: jaynar@austarnet.com.au
Subject: November 13th Meet N Greet - Townsville
Date: 27 Oct 2004
As most are aware this years get together is at the Townsville R&SL. Menu is $20/ head. Remainder of body - no charge. If you don't have a head then I will assume you are not eating. Entertainment for the evening will be The Twisted Sisters who will be performing 70's music until midnight. As exact numbers are not known at this stage I will be asking for $20 each for the entertainment. Any money left over will be put into a drink kitty. Come along, catch up with your old oppo's, tell a few warries, get some brownie points with the missus by dancing with her at least once and have a great night. Oz
Name: Tony Ey
Telephone:
Email: rancdt3@hotmail.com
Subject: Web site
Date: 22 Oct 2004
Having a browse thru your site and discovered you have put a link to my CDT3 web site. Thanks fellas - will reciprocate. regards, Tony Ey ex CPOCD
Name: Darkie Dower
Telephone:
Email:
Subject: Branch History Page
Date: 22 Oct 2004
As my boss on Duchess one Lt Ken White did not venture into the TS very often and when he did he was probably keeping out of the way of WEO George. In saying that I am sure old oilys did know the difference between a MRSC and MRS3. As C is the third letter of the alphabet I believe that either C or 3 could be correct.
Name: Ken White
Telephone: (02)49 423 836
Email: bigdog73@tpg.com.au
Subject: Branch History Page
Date: 20 Oct 2004
It's taken me a while to suss the page out but imagine my horror to find a mistake (f***up) more like it! Far down the page headed WE-SA equipts. there is a heading MRSC. As an ex OA & later WEEO this had me guessing for a while especially as "it" was fitted to Ships I had served in. For some time I wandered around, muttering to myself "MRSC" - "MRSC" What the hell was that? Then I said it out loud - 3 times, quickly and it came to me - like a blast from a two badge PO. MRS3 - Medium Range System 3. The replacement for FPS3 - Flyplane Predictor System. There was also MRS8 - a smaller system using a CRBFD -Close Range Blind Fire Director with radar 272? which could singly control X turret on the Darings. I was going to heap a pile of woe on the webmasters until I saw the list of contributors wherein one Darkie Dower was mentioned, I now understand. Keep up the good work, Yours Aye Ken White.
Name: Les Figg
Telephone:
Email: les_figg@comcast.net
Subject: New website for Sweeper Crews
Date: 13 Oct 2004
G'day all, Check-out this site - still under construction - for the crews of the RAN 16th MSCS Minesweepers. Construction Engineers: Cheryl & Mark Collins-King http://www.geocities.com/sixteenthnavalsquadaus/p2.html
Name: Neil Phillips
Telephone:
Email: Neil.Phillips1@defence.gov.au
Subject: Fair Compensaytion for Injured Military Members
Date: 12 Oct 2004
The Department of Veterans' Affairs (through the MCRS) are hiring doctors to write false and misleading reports in order to avoid payment of compensation to injured military members.
Name: Tony Isaac
Telephone:
Email: ctisaac@optusnet.com.au
Subject: New to me
Date: 03 Oct 2004
Just found out about this site from a mate. I see many names that bring back memories. My email will run hot for some time. Great site, keep it up.
Name: Chris Rowland
Telephone:
Email: crandrr1@bigpond.com.au
Subject: Change of email address
Date: 28 Sep 2004
Hi Team
This is to let you know that I have changed my email address as
follows:
crandrr1@bigpond.com.au
Thanks
Rolly
Name: Ozzy Osborne
Telephone: 0747515024
Email: jaynar@austarnet.com.au
Subject: meet n greets FNQ
Date: 28 Sep 2004
Quite a few members of the local Naval Association are attending the Meet n
greet on the 13th November in Townsville.
The following weekend they are
having their Xmas function and all are welcome to attend.
Contact Bungy
Williams at bluemoonb@austarnet.com.au for
details.
Cheers. Oz
Name: Gary Mewett
Telephone: 0738863789
Email: gmewett@comcen.com.au
Subject: New email address
Date: 27 Sep 2004
I have changed ISP's, could you please update my email
address.
Thanks
Gary
Name: Les Figg
Telephone:
Email: les_figg@comcast.net
Subject: HMAS Perth 40th Anniversary of Commissioning Reunion
Date: 26 Sep 2004
This is an introductory notice to advise that the Qld. Branch is hosting a
National Reunion of all crews to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the
commissioning of HMAS Perth to be held over the weekend commencing Friday 15th July
through to Monday 18th July 2005.
Venue: Hervey Bay RSL
An
indication of your attendance and numbers is requested by no later than 1st
November 2004.
In an endeavour to keep cost to a minimum for those
attending, over the next 6 months we hope to be running several raffles with all
proceeds going directly to the reunion weekend.
To those member who keep
in touch with Ex-Perth Shipmates that are not in the association, please advise
them of our reunion.
The Committee for the Reunion is:-
Chairman -
Mick Erceg Phone 07 5485 0393 email me@spiderweb.com.
Secretary - Terry
McLeod Phone 07 5483 1337 email ocmeld@bigpond.com.au
Treasurer -
John Rosmalen Phone 07 3348 4157 email johnlorr@bigpond.net.au
Postal
address - Lot 96 Jamie Avenue, Curra Qld. 4570
Name: John Hine
Telephone: 0889322964
Email: jhin3334@bigpond.net.au
Subject: Change of e mail address
Date: 20 Sep 2004
New e mail for John HINE hin3334@bigpond.net.au
Name: Bernard Verwayen
Telephone: 07-54947850
Email: matroos@bigpond.net.au
Subject: change of email address
Date: 20 Sep 2004
Please be advised that my email address is now matroos@bigpond.net.au
change is due
to converting to adsl
yours aye
Bernard Verwayen
Name: Les Figg
Telephone:
Email: les_figg@comcast.net
Subject: Adelaide ex-greenies
Date: 18 Sep 2004
I will be in Adelaide from Nov 15 through 24. If anyone is interested in getting together for a brew and a chat at the Pt Adelaide NAA (or anywhere else), drop me a line. ex-kellick greenie (WR) 1963-69
Name: Neil Irving-Dusting
Telephone:
Email: ndusting@bendigohealth.org.au
Subject: WE Equipment
Date: 15 Sep 2004
Just a few more for your list of Equipment for DDG's. MK 47 Analog Gun system computer MK 116 Analog Starshell computer MK 68 Gunnery Director Muzzule Velocity Radars for the 5" 54's
Name: Trevor Leggo
Telephone: 0893981806
Email: legtre@optusnet.com.au
Subject: Change of email address
Date: 14 Sep 2004
Please note my new email address is legtre@optusnet.com.au, thankyou. Trevor
Name: '''-'''
Telephone: 08 94186981
Email: raysm50@bigpond.net.au
Subject: change of email address
Date: 11 Sep 2004
L R Smith ( Ray )Advising of a change in email address. raysm50@bigpond.net.au as of Sept 10 2004
Name: Ken Jaffers
Telephone: 0411600752
Email: ken@frook.biz
Subject: change of email address
Date: 11 Sep 2004
Please be advised that my new Email address is ken@frook.biz and my old email will only be in service to 30/09/04. Put a pair of glasses on the new mascot and it looks like a McGurk . Sorry Jock.
Name: jim cullen
Telephone:
Email: poppytheone@hotmail
Subject: mascots
Date: 11 Sep 2004
Does anyone out there remember Roscoe the dog Hmas Tarangau Junior Sailors Mascot He was a piss pot who loved chicken he got busted a few times was leading dog and had S/C's with paw prints (service certificate) got busted to A/B dog K9 friend
Name: Stephen Grindrod
Telephone: 805-772-8437
Email: bayshaman@aol.com
Subject: W E Equipment
Date: 08 Sep 2004
Thank you for the web site. Being in the USA I am somewhat isolated from my RAN past, however, we have some ex greenies who are keeping the memories alive here. Your efforts and foresight are really appreciated. I served in HMAS BRISBANE and later at RANTAU when it was at Rushcutters Bay then up to the Edgecliffe Center. My primary equipment responsibilities in BRISBANE were the CM-122/DSM which was used for analyzing and calibrating the illuminating radar which guided the TARTAR and Standard arm guided missiles to the target. The other unit I had in the same compartment was the AN/SKQ-1 Telemetry Ground Station. This monitored and recorded signals from the missile and was used to analyze the flight data including doppler shift at intercept which we used to calculate the miss-distance. Prior to BRISBANE arriving in Australia they removed the AN/DSM-55 Guided Missile Test set from the ship. That was used to test and repair missiles. The equipment was located at the aft end of the superstructore on the Mount 52 deck. I didn't see any of it listed in your equipment summary so I thought I would let you know about it.
Name: John Ozzy Osborne
Telephone:
Email: jaynar@austarnet.com.au
Subject: FNQ Get Together. November 2004- Clear Lower Decks !!!
Date: 07 Sep 2004
So far the response has been great. It looks like we have 20+ couples interested in the "do" in Townsville. Remember it is a dinner-dance at the RSL so partners are required for the dance part. I am still looking at menus and entertainment. I can organise cd's for some of it but I think as the night progresses a bit of live music will be the G O. Looking forward to more responses. It is shaping up to be a real event.
Name: Mick Thomas
Telephone: 909-593-1251
Email: bronze.aus@verizon.net
Subject: Congratulations
Date: 03 Sep 2004
Just to say job well done to Darrell, Peter and the crew for putting this site all together, and it is hard to imagine a year has gone by already. Great work.
Name: Mike Perry
Telephone: 02 9872 2078
Email: md.perry@bigpond.net.au
Subject: Change of EMAIL
Date: 03 Sep 2004
Hi I have changed my EMAIL address from mikep@intercoast.com.au to md.perry@bigpond.net.au Could you update me please Regards Mike Perry
Name: Lindsay Shanks
Telephone: (07)46307760
Email: lshanks@vtown.com.au
Subject: HMAS PERTH Tally Band
Date: 02 Sep 2004
I have a request for a PERTH tally band. The R&SL Chaplain here in Toowoomba Terry Egan has been looking for a PERTH tally band for ages. His story is that during the 68 TET at the battle of HUE Terry a member of the AATTV was in trouble and called for gunfire support. The support came from PERTH and he oues his life to fine shooting at the time. He asked me again on 18th Aug at the dedication of the new Vietnam Veterans Memorial here in Toowoomba if I could get him a PERTH tally band. So if any of you ex PERTH greenies has a spare tally and you would like to give it to Terry let me know so we can get it to him. Thanks Lindsay. Work contact (07) 46917875 lindsay.shanks@defence.gov.au.
Name: Les Figg
Telephone:
Email: les_figg@comcast.net
Subject: Medals
Date: 02 Sep 2004
I have a couple of medals questions. I have lost my RAS Badge and GSM 1962 with Borneo Clasp. I have applied for replacements, but suspect they will not appear in time for the reunion I am participating in at Yamba in November. Question: Is it leagal to wear replica medals (while awaiting my replacements)? If so, where can I obtain a replica RAS Badge and GSM 1962 with Borneo Clasp? Question: Can anyone recommend someone to mount my medals for me?
Name: Lindsay Shanks
Telephone: (07)46307760
Email: lshanks@vtown.com.au
Subject: HMAS PERTH Tally
Date: 01 Sep 2004
I have a request from the Toowoomba R&SL Chaplain Terry Egan, he was with the AATTV at the Battle of HUE during the 68 TET ffensive. He has spoken to me many times about how the PERTH saved him during the battle and he holds the PERTH in very high esteem. He asked me again on the 18th August at the dedication of the new Viet Nam Veterans Memorial here in Toowoomba if he could get a PERTH tally. So if any of you ex PERTH greenies have a spare tally tucked away and you like to give it to Terry he would be a very happy man. Regards Lindsay My work contact is lindsay.shanks@defence.gov.au (07)46917875
Name: John Owens
Telephone:
Email:
Subject: W.A. Meet and Greet
Date: 31 Aug 2004
It appears as if the greatest organizer of all time (OLDWO)organized the W.A. meet and greet. Good one Tug. With love from your favourite WE person.
Name: Tony Howell
Telephone: 0410694200
Email: tony.howell@defence.gov.au
Subject: WA Reunion
Date: 31 Aug 2004
Hi guys The reunion last year was stated to be held at the Rockingham Naval Association, (can't remember the date). Myself and a couple of mates turned up on the date at the time specified and the Naval Association was closed. We hung around for about 20 minutes and went down to the yacht club and had our own reunion. What happened ? Is it intended to have one this year ? Tony
Name: Blue Cullen
Telephone:
Email: poppytheone@hotmail.com
Subject: pussers greenies on line
Date: 27 Aug 2004
awesome pictures of early L school recognised some ugly heads hope to contact some oppos via email and meet and greet the green empire is alive and well regards blue cullen
Name: Blue Cullen
Telephone:
Email: poppytheone@hotmail.com
Subject: Green Empire
Date: 26 Aug 2004
Top Site look forward to my past catching up spent last 18 years in Darwin drinking with Alf Kennedy and Norm Kemp My Anchor is still shifting temp in WA to W/E Sailors and those that want to be regards Blue
Name: Boy Bentley
Telephone: 03 6229 4662
Email: boyben2@optusnet.com.au
Subject: ex Greenie, Terry Hobson
Date: 18 Aug 2004
I believe Terry passed away in Canberra a couple of weeks ago. I was given the news by Glen Jackson,ex CPO(V), who is his cousin.
Name: JOHN HINE ex p mtl p
Telephone: 0889322964
Email: tinjo@bigpond.com
Subject: OLD FRIENDS
Date: 02 Aug 2004
THANKS TO GREENIES ON LINE NOT ONLY HAVE I BEEN ABLE TO CONTACT LONG LOST OPPO'S BUT LAST WEEK THROUGH THIS SITE SHE WHO MUST BE OBEYED WAS REUNITED WITH A BABY SITTER OF 34 YEARS AGO BRAVO ZULU
Name: Michael MB
Telephone:
Email: bflmb@westnet.com.au
Subject: Greenies in SWWA
Date: 30 Jul 2004
Are there any apart from me? btw Was in Albany on the weekend and got invited to a RPC in the Po's Mess of Darwin. The pres was my old mate Rob "Styx" Wilton from the Swan. Other greenies I ran into was CPOET(C) Raffy feild who served on Vamps with me. And POET(S) Mike Leyland another DE sailor. A good time was had pulling the piss out of the Mullets and other non combatants. MB
Name: Harry Harrison
Telephone: (08) 8671 8070
Email: harryandyasmin2Austarnet.com.au
Subject: Change of address
Date: 27 Jul 2004
Hello everyone, Please could you change my details. I unfortunately have taken a career move that has taken me from NQ to the desert of South Australia at Roxby Downs. (first time back in the the home state since I joined pussers in 79). Would love to make a reunion in Adelaide some day. Sorry I missed the last NQ one, but it came during my move south, hope to be back living in the north in a couple of years. Good to see Gordon Blake in the Brisbane photo's. Harry
Name: Robyn Jans
Telephone: 07 5531 9917
Email: rjans@tss.qld.edu.au
Subject: List of designated hazardous substances
Date: 23 Jul 2004
Is there going to be a new list produced? We have previously used this list extensively and are hoping there is going to be an update available to Labbies in schools. Regards Robyn
From Webmaster:
Heaven only knows why you'd come to this website looking for hazardous
substances - we are a totally benign group of Pussers Greenies, and
certainly not hazardous (although a few individuals have been known in
their day to be somewhat hazardous after having consumed a moderate
quantity of alcoholic beverage).
Please go to
http://www.nohsc.gov.au/OHSInformation/Databases/HazardousSubstances/
and you will have access to the list to search by individual substance.
This particular list should be kept up to date by the relevant
Commonwealth Government department. Any further queries should be
directed to that department. DH
Name: Kerri Robinson
Telephone: 02 6569 6160
Email: macfarm@tsn.cc
Subject: Gordon Robinson, Vendetta 64, Swan 70
Date: 17 Jul 2004
Not a member of your page, but would appreciate help. Gordon has mesothelioma and is looking for anyone who served on his ships who may be willing to provide statements on asbestos. Gordon was WRTR in Armaments Office on Vendetta, and CPOWRTR on Swan. Thanks Kerri
Name: Maurie Rose
Telephone:
Email: M.L.Rose@bigpond.com
Subject: Jobs for the boys
Date: 15 Jul 2004
There are a couple of jobs going in Philips Medical Systems for a bright young, or not so young, greenie. One job is in Melbourne (mine) and one is in Wollongong. They are similar. The one in Melbourne will be advertised on Saturday 17/7 in the Age. The one in Wollongong, I’m not sure of. The position is called Customer Service Engineer. Would suit an ex-greenie with an interest in learning, as there is always training available. Some of it overseas, Holland and the US (Cleveland) mainly. Below is a job description of one of them. If you want any more details, email me on M.L.Rose@bigpond.com Don’t be scared of it being medical, it is just another system and you will be trained before you get to work on anything. Key/Essential Areas of Responsibility * Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, peers, sales and customer support staff. * Conduct repairs and maintenance to products within the Philips range efficiently, on time and according to Philips procedures. * Complete installations in a timely manner and perform modifications and upgrades as necessary. * Provide efficient call scheduling and rescheduling and ensure that all commitments and requests are followed-up. * Ensure that accurate and complete documentation is supplied to the Customer Support Manager to facilitate customer billing. * Ensure that all company assets (tools, company vehicle, spare parts etc.) are maintained to the highest standard. * Manage and control the use of spare parts within own area of responsibility. Essential/Job Requirements *A sound background and experience in X-ray, Cardio Vascular and MR will be highly regarded. * Advanced Electronics Certificate or equivalent * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Full driver’s licence.
Name: Peter Bugg
Telephone:
Email: bugandfrog@bigpond.com.au
Subject: doc holliday
Date: 14 Jul 2004
Doc,you jumped out of the bigpond. Where did you go?
Name: jamie jimmieson
Telephone: 0738867504
Email: georgejimmieson@yahoo.com
Subject: duchess 1971 trip escorting sydney to vietnam
Date: 07 Jul 2004
guys iwas a lsqmg on duchess [sorry i was a dibby]in 1970 1971, i need a help with a dva claim re a gunnery shoot with a usa ship on the way in or out of vungers in april or may 1971, may be you greenies might remember us gunnery types talking about it later thet night or next day.it was a star shell shoot that went wrong when they nearly hit us .any help would be appreciated.thanks.
Name: Graham Barnett
Telephone:
Email:
Subject: Mal Hughes's post
Date: 03 Jul 2004
It appears that maybe Mal stutters...quite badly it seems. Cheers Mal, and see you when you are up this way. Barney
(There were FOUR entries of one Mal Hughes post, and TWO of the other - DH - Webmaster)
Name: Mal Hughes
Telephone:
Email:
Subject: On the road again
Date: 03 Jul 2004
I seem to have left out the balance of my post......we will be in contact via...0419 911 454 and mrhughes1@iinet.net.au....look forward to catching up with ???...Mal H
Name: Mal Hughes
Telephone: 0419 911 454
Email: mrhughes1@iinet.net.au
Subject: On the Road Again
Date: 03 Jul 2004
G'Day all...Jen and I start our annual hols tomorrow. We will be at the Lane Cove caravan park for the first week in August (the Naval Reunion).
Name: John Bolton
Telephone:
Email: johnbolton@optusnet.com.au
Subject: Caps
Date: 30 Jun 2004
Gents (do we have any female members yet?) I was watching this mornings Sunrise show and one of the presenters was wearing a cap with "Navy" in white and the standard Navy crest. Does anyone know where these are available to purchase? JB
Name: Tim Attrill
Telephone:
Email: timcol@netconnect.com.au
Subject: Ships Crest
Date: 29 Jun 2004
Thanks again to Pete Maher - he put me on to Badges & Crests (NZ) as I was chasing up a Queenborough wall plaque/Crest to replace the original I lost. I received the replacement today and it pretty much looks the same - total cost including postage $63.00. The company (Don H, e-mail: dhilliker@xtra.co.nz) was a pleasure to do business with and I would recommend them to anyone.
Name: Gerrard McGuinness
Telephone: 0249641001
Email: gerrard@comcen.com.au
Subject: New medal
Date: 26 Jun 2004
Some people through no fault of their own completed less than the required six years service. I personally was discharged for medical reasons after five and a half years of a twelve year contract, why should we be penalised. The Natios had to complete much less and they were not volunteers.
Name: Les Figg
Telephone: 408-985-2105
Email: Les_Figg@comcast.net
Subject: Lost contacts/Reunions Website
Date: 26 Jun 2004
I just stumbled across the following site, and thought it might be of interest: http://www.ozreunion.com.au/main.htm
Name: John Owens
Telephone:
Email: johnowens@optushome.com.au
Subject: Yves Knezy
Date: 22 Jun 2004
Yves once a MOBI always a MOBI. You put yourself down as a "C" rate, when you were "W". How could you do such a thing.
Name: John Bolton
Telephone:
Email:
Subject: Col Elliot
Date: 20 Jun 2004
I was listening to "Saturday Night Country" last night and heard comedian/C&W Singer Col Elliot interviewed. He mentioned that he got his start in show business when he was in the Navy from 65 - 72. He was saying that he had a group called the "New Nee Soon something". I also gathered from what he said that he was a UC rate. Does anyone remember him or have any stories to tell? John Bolton POETS 65 - 74
Name: Mal Hughes
Telephone:
Email: mrhughes3@iinet.net.au
Subject: Contact
Date: 18 Jun 2004
This afternoon I received a phone call from John Owens,a bloke that I had not seen or heard from in over 40 years....and all due to this site...it was really good chatting and reminiscing and catching up with news about other fellows of my time....Mal Hughes
Name: Bob Stevenson
Telephone: 08 9581 6883
Email: rnstevenson@iprimus.com.au
Subject: Asbestosis and Mesothelioma
Date: 17 Jun 2004
Maybe everyone knows this but I thought I'd mention it just in case. When I joined Pussers in 1957 I was told the numerous white clumps of fibre in our Action Working shirts (as in No. 8's) were white asbestos which was woven into the fabric to make the shirts fire retardant. At the time I believe it was thought that only blue asbestos was a health problem but as we all know now any asbestos is bad news. Regards, Stevo
Name: Peter The-Greenies-on-Line Team
Telephone:
Email:
Subject: Looking for Len Fairfull
Date: 16 Jun 2004
I have been contacted by Len's sister, Ann Brock, to say that Len has been located. Many thanks to all who assisted in this compassionate endeavour. Peter The Greenies-on-Line Team
Name: John Ozzy Osborne
Telephone:
Email: jaynar@austarnet.com.au
Subject: meet n greets FNQ
Date: 15 Jun 2004
I am trying to organise a combined meet n greet for FNQ Greenies and Naval Association in November (to boost numbers). Firstly I need to know how many would like to attend and if anyone has a preference to a place other than Townsville. Once I can establish numbers and locality I will try to organise some events. Please reply to my email direct. Cheers. John O
Name: COLIN POPE
Telephone: 07 4667 9151
Email: elbowvalley@bigpond.com
Subject: Terry "Peanuts" O'Donnell
Date: 14 Jun 2004
Looking at the Big Switchboard, making sure that I was not on it. For the sake of correctness Terry left the Navy as an LEM[P] His reason in the main for going to the Army, was simply that he had been over looked for promotion to P.O. on several occasions. A good move as he joined as a corporal & in 7 short years he was a W.O.1 For all concerned running this link "A GR8 JOB, WELL DONE" Cactus.
Name: Darrell - The Greenies on Line Team
Telephone:
Email:
Subject: Queens Birthday Honours 2004
Date: 14 Jun 2004
Many congratulations must go to John SAYWELL of Vale Park, South Australia for his award today of the Medal (OAM) in the General Division of the Queens Birthday Honours list.
The award was for service to veterans and their families through the Royal Australian Navy Radio Mechanics Association - John has been the driving force of this association for many years now, producing their newsletter almost single-handed all through.
This RAN Radio Mechanics Association can be thought of as a "brother" association to ourselves, and John is one of our many registered Greenies.
Well done John !!
Darrell H
Name: Peter The Greenies-on-Line Team
Telephone:
Email:
Subject: CEP Tom Hunt (With an Aitch)
Date: 13 Jun 2004
Many will recall CEP Tom Hunt from their days at "L" School in the 50's - 60's. Unfortunately, the road has gotten a little rough for Tom of late, and he is in hospital in Frankston If you wish to send a "G'day" please forward to Kev Gleeson, who's e-mail address can be found in the "Email List" pages Peter
Name: Mat Holzl
Telephone: 0248711263
Email: MRHOLZL@bigpond.com
Subject: Petty Officer William Milne HMAS Perth(1).
Date: 12 Jun 2004
As the historian to the local RSL I am lookingfor any information on Petty Officer William Milne and relatives etc. of HMAS Perth(1) Having survived the battle in the Sunda sraights and the POW camps he lost his life in transit to Japan on the Rakuyo Maru sunk by USS Sealion in company with USS Growler and Pampanito. I Have a memorial in his name in Mittagong which was built by funds from Myra Beatrice Wall of Oatley. I have no family information on either of these two people. Please put something on this on your News page. Hutchcraft and his friend will be interested in this if he ever gets off his bunk. The most worne bunk in Naval History.
Name: Yves Knezy
Telephone: 07 5530 8818
Email: knezy@bigpond.com
Subject: Filling fform
Date: 12 Jun 2004
Just found out about "Greenies Group. I am lost in filling out form what is Categorie ?? But look orward to catch up with othere greenies & Mobies
Name: Peter Maher
Telephone:
Email: steelcat@pussersgreenies.org
Subject: Russ Glen
Date: 09 Jun 2004
Former WEEO, Russell Glen, has been battling a brain tumour for about 18 months, with great determination. Russ is not in physical pain, but he has difficulty with leg, arm, and hand movements. He is receiving experimental drug treatment, after cessation of chemotherapy. The treatment is causing occasional disorientation and hallucination, but mostly he is alert and switched on, as are most greenies. Peter Maher, JP National Secretary HMAS BRISBANE Association
Name: John hine
Telephone:
Email: tinjo@bigpond.com
Subject: Carl Senior
Date: 05 Jun 2004
To Les Figg
Name: Les Figg ex LEMWR
Telephone: 1 408-985-2015
Email: les_figg@comcast.net
Subject: Lost Oppos
Date: 04 Jun 2004
I know - this should be on the 'Lost Oppos' page. However, I do not have enought details to make it worthwhile completing a page for each. Here goes - last seen by me on HMAS Hawk circa 1966: POEP - 'Masher' Manson POEP - Porter POEP Carl Senior Thanks & Regards, Les.
Name: Tim Attrill
Telephone:
Email: timcol@netconnect.com.au
Subject: Wall Plaques
Date: 04 Jun 2004
Just a note to express my appreciation to Pete MAHER. I have been chasing a Wall Plaque for the Queenborough for years, having lost my original in moving somewhere. Pete put me onto a company in New Zealand who immediately contacted me and I have placed an order. It seems to be legit and a pretty good product. I will provide advice when I get the plaque should others be chasing crests from ships long paid off.
Name: Lim Bon Piaw
Telephone: 605-9307407
Email: lim.bonpiaw@pscnd.com.my
Subject: Lost contact ex-mobis jul 71 intake
Date: 03 Jun 2004
Goodday my all aussie mates especially my intake,if any of you coming holidaying in Malaysia can always contact me as all the Malaysians ex-Nirimba can be found all over Malaysia, majority of them retired from the Royal Malaysian Navy and most of them are employed with the PSCND Dockyard repairing RMN Ships which is situated at Lumut- Royal Malaysian Navy Naval Base.I came to know that there is going to have a grand reunion in yr 2006 at Canberra ,please anybody tell us more about it,and i`m sure our counterpart(Malaysian) here are very interested to participate. hear from you all soon
Name: Darkie Dower
Telephone: 0011 64 9 486 4464
Email: peter.dower@xtra.co.nz
Subject: VLSVA Reunion in Brisbane
Date: 01 Jun 2004
Posted this first on the Yahoo Group but then realised it's not accessed by many so by general broadcast........ Guys, we were outnumbered by the Stokers at least seven to one at the reunion in Brisbane last weekend. The few Greenies that did muster had a great time, I guess that I can say we were led by one of our old bosses, one Lt Ken White. A great time for those who did attend and I'm sure McGurky will have some photos on the site soon. Rgds Darkie (Pete) Dower
Name: Les Figg
Telephone: 1 408 985 2105
Email: les_figg@comcast.net
Subject: US Navy (for the DDG sailors) Tech Manuals
Date: 28 May 2004
Check out Chapters 320 and 420 in the following link. It may be interesting reading for some. http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ship/nstm/
Name: John Bolton
Telephone:
Email: john.bolton@optus.com.au
Subject: Atlast I Understand!
Date: 27 May 2004
Electrical Theory. Positive ground depends upon proper circuit functioning, which is the transmission of negative ions by retention of the visible spectral manifestation known as "smoke". Smoke is the thing that makes electrical circuits work; we know this to be true because every time one lets smoke out of the electrical system, it stops working. This can be verified repeatedly through empirical testing. When for example, the smoke escapes from an electrical component (like,say,a Lucas voltage regulator), it will be observed that the component stops working. The function of the wire harness is to carry smoke from one device to another, when the wire harness "springs a leak" and lets all the smoke out of the system, nothing works afterwards. Starter motors were frowned upon in British motorcycles for some time, largely because they consume large quantities of smoke, requiring very large wires. It has been noted that Lucas components are possibly more prone to electrical leakage than Bosch or generic Japanese electrics. Experts point out that this is because Lucas is British and all things British leak. British engines leak oil, shock absorbers and hydraulic forks and disc brakes leak fluid, British Tyres leak air, and the British defense establishment leaks secrets...so, naturally, British electrics leak smoke. From the basic concept of electrical transmission of energy in the form of smoke, a better understanding of the mysteries of electrical components--especially those of Lucas manufacture--is gained by the casual user. JB
Name: Jeff Howlett
Telephone: 0418 854220
Email: opfix@bigpond.com.au
Subject: Found
Date: 27 May 2004
Thanks to this great website and the obviously very large visitor base the lost has been found. Keep up the great work guys and see you Oct'05. All the best & thanks Jeff Looking_For: Greg Hoving Rank: POEP Nickname: Dad Number: LastShip: Anzac Location: Own Elec business in Maloolabah State: DOB: Searcher: Jeff Howlett Email: opfix@bigpond Phone: Date: 01 Jan 2004
Name: Tim Attrill
Telephone:
Email: timcol@netconnect.com.au
Subject: Queenbee
Date: 25 May 2004
I would like to hear from any-one, in particular ex-greenies, who were on the Queenborough between July 68 and March 69. During July we were in Cockatoo Dock on refit. I am trying to trace the movements of one of the ships company at that time - the matter is quite sensitive and not for an open forum but I'm quite happy to fill any-one who replies in on the details. Can any-one also give me a definitive answer on whether or not we we issued with pussers razors in the 60's - 70's - if so did the ships canteen sell a generic govt issue razor blade (I remember the imperial leather soap). On a lighter note I would like to hear from those who remember me - I was about the longest serving OD I my time. As an ORDEM I racked up close to 4 years without a rating.
Name: Tug Wilson
Telephone:
Email: willie28@optusnet.com.au
Subject: MAX BEAN
Date: 22 May 2004
I am reliably informed that Max is out of hospital and now recouping at home.
Name: Lee Robinson
Telephone: 0411 236 950
Email: lee.robinson.vic@optus.con.au
Subject: Email address availability
Date: 20 May 2004
I've recently experienced being SPAMed. The IT folks here did a search of the web and were able to locate my email address from the "Looking for Oppos" page. Apparently, SPAMers troll the web looking for lists of email addresses, lift them and use them; without anyone's permission. Consequently, I'd like you to remove my email address from the 3 items I enterred in that section. Happy with my phone number staying, but I can do without any more SPAM-mail. cheers Lee
Name: Kim Dower
Telephone: 0417 736 942
Email: kim.dower@bigpond.com.au
Subject: Scrubbing Floors
Date: 17 May 2004
I know this is a serious subject but my only recollection is of using "Pussers Hard",scrubbing brush, steel wool and a lot of elbow grease. Of course if you upset anyone the scrubbing brush and steel wool were replaced by a toothbrush. Cheers Kim.
Name: Michael Mackay-Blair
Telephone:
Email: bflmb@westnet.com.au
Subject: HMAS Leeuwin 1960-70
Date: 17 May 2004
A freind of mine who was a JR has asked me to find the name or chemical they used to clean the floors in the blocks. I recall that it was by Peerless but cannot remember the exact product. Can anyone remember or evemknow an ex stores basher from that era who might know. This is so they can change the DVA SOP on Asthma. A large number of ex JR's have developed asthma for no apparent reason. Some one suggested that the Tile Stripper/sealer might be involved. Regards MB
Name: joan bolton
Telephone: 01706
Email: joanbolton2001@yahoo.co.uk
Subject: Question
Date: 16 May 2004
I have had 26 e-mails with attachments all containing a virus. I have kept all the addresses. Can I report this to anyoneor how do I stop them. I just delete them on arrival.
Name: Robert Heath
Telephone: 02 6266 6602
Email: robert.heath3@defence.gov.au
Subject: Greenies , I have no confidence
Date: 15 May 2004
As a FCPB Sailor I have a great understanding of the role a FCPB Greeny sailor has I have utmost pride in all of them. On another note, for all of the FCPB and Attack Class Patrol Boat Sailor's, we deserve recognition (DVA) under Department of Veteran's afairs, ie.... To be accepted under DVA you must accept and have the approriate authorities agree with the certain 'thoughts' and 'formal' counselling as proposed. As a FCPB sailor and now a civy I very often have nightmares about the times where I have been threatened by a knife, it is not much fun, I can assure you. I wake up scared, and all of the memory is as routine things fellow patrol boat sailors go through. I have spoken to fellow sailors / friends who have been to Bouginville, a friend of mine is a good example, he calls it the fishing and knee boarding medal. Patrol boat service service should definately be warranted. Your response is much appreciated. Patrol Boat Sailor's go throuh a lot, the do gooders do not realise this. Patrol Bot Sailor's should get the same recognitiion / loan rights as any person, regardless of rank or position.
Name: John Martin
Telephone: 02 66524131
Email: jmartin@ceinternet.com.au
Subject: Departed Greenie
Date: 11 May 2004
It is my melancholy duty to inform all that Paul Van Bladel passed away on Sunday 9th May 2004. Paul put up a long hard battle against the Big "C" and has finally succombed. Funeral arrangements are as follows: 1300, Thursday 13th May 2004 at Hogbin Drive Memorial Chapel Coffs Harbour. Paul was a good mate to all who knew him and will be sadly missed in our lives. Regards, Pincher.
Name: TUG WILSON - OLDWO
Telephone:
Email: willie28@optusnet.com.au
Subject: Meet and Greet
Date: 09 May 2004
As previously posted the necessary numbers have not been forthcoming so Mee