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August-September. I960 mm Navy Doctor helps Merchant Seaman
THE MEDICAL AND DENTAL BRANCHES A dramatic story of one of the many facets of the Navy's role in peace-time is found in OF THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY the wireless messages reprinted MELBOURNE below: STEAMSHIP By Surgeon Rear-Admiral L. Lockwood, CO. LTD. Message received from C.B.K., M.V.O., D.S.C., M.D., F.R.A.C.P., Q.H.S., Head Office: SOUTH AFRICA STAR, 2.5 31 KING ST., MELBOURNE Medical Director-General p.m., 23/5/60; Require urgent Blanches or .Agencies medical assistance. Sailor fallen WHAT THE NAVY OFFERS down hold. Patient uncon- at all ports scious. head wounds. Send Managing A/(CI1[S for ADMINISTRATION A DOCTOR doctor with pilot, midnight. HOBSONS BAY DOCK AND Instruct Port Health for advice ENGINEERING CO. PTY. I. The administration of the Naval Medical and Dental Biological and Chemical Warfare, Aviation Medicine and immediately — Master. LTD. branches of the Royal Australian Navy is under the Diving. In addition, all officers undergo an indoctrination Works: Williamstown, Victoria control of the Medical Director-General, who holds the course, which in effect instructs them regarding the rules Message sent to SOUTH HODGE ENGINEERING CO. and customs of the Navy. PTY. LTD. rank of Surgeon Rear-Admiral, and who is directly AFRICA STAR, 3.25 p.m.: Works: Sussex St., Sydney responsible to the Second Naval Board Member and Chief Following a term in the Naval Hospitals, medical Message received. Radio Sta- and of Naval Personnel. officers serve in sea-going ships, visiting the South-East tion Brisbane advises Surgeon. COCKBURN ENGINEERING 1. Assisting the Medical Director-General, who is Asian Aria, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Fiji and II.M.A.S. SWAN, going to your PTY. LTD. stationed at Navy Office, are a Deputy Medical Director- various other places in the Pacific and at times more assistance. Do you still re- Works: Hines Rd., Frernantle General. and a Deputy Director-General, Dental Services. distant areas. quire local doctor meet Coloun- Ship Repairers, etc. In the Medical Directorate there are a number of civilian Opportunities also exist for service at Manus Island, ilra. We proposed sending him officers headed by the Civil Assistant to the Medical Darwin, the Naval Air Station at Nowra and other shore MANOORA meeting you mid- Director-General. establishments. Medical Officers who join the Permanent night. Reply quickly. 3. Many and varied are the tasks of the Medical Naval Forces have the chance of undergoing longer |K>st-graduate courses. Message from H.M.A.S. Directorate. Broadly speaking, these cover the recruitment SWAN to N.O.I.C., Queensland, and employment of medical and dental officers, both 5. The career structure of the dental branch is closely 3.30 p.m.: Am proceeding to permanent and reserve; training of all medical and dental allied to the medical, except that up to the present there rendezvous with SOUTH BIGGER liersonnel; the provision of medical and dental stores to has been no dental undergraduate scheme in the Navy. AFRICA STAR in position 090 all hospitals, ships and establishments; the maintenance The dental branch of the Royal Australian Navy has been Sandy Cape Light 13. Vessel of a high standard in naval hospitals; supervision of the for many years known for its efficiency, and is always has injured seaman and has health and hygiene of the service; dealing with service provided with the most modem equipment. High-speed requested services of medical CAPSTAN medical boards, advice re pensions, etc., and in general to drilling units are now in general use. officer who will be transferred advise the Naval Board on all matters affecting the physical Selected dental officers undergo courses In anaesthesia by seaboat and rejoin in Bris- well-being of the Naval Service. so that they ran be of particular value in outlying stations. in a new, bane. 4. Medical and Dental Officers are entered from tline Courses in A.B.C. and Indoctrination are available. modern size to time to fulfil the requirements of the service. Recruit- Opportunities for service in sea-going ships are provided Message received from ment of medical officers has greatly improved during the on a rotational basis. SOUTH AFRICA 8TAR, 3.45 last few years, due firstly to the utilisation of National 6. The Naval hospitals at Balmoral, New South Wales, p.m.: Local doctor not neces- Service medical officers from the United Kingdom, anil and Flinders Naval Depot. Victoria, have been recognised sary as doctor II.M.A.S. now to the fruition of the Medical Undergraduate Scheme h.v the Medical Boards of New South Wales and Victoria SWAN accompanying us to introduced into the Navy several years ago. It would be as approved hospitals for resident medical officers. Doctors Brisbane — Master. impossible to mention all the conditions of employment who have passed through these hospitals have received for nedical officers in a short article. Briefly, a medical excellent training and are encouraged to advance them- Message received from nfficer joins in the rank of Surgeon Lieutenant, and in selves in their profession. SOUTH AFRICA STAR, 4.53 the first place is appointed to one of the two well-equipped The unique chances available for medical and dental p.m.: Do. tor II.M.A.S. SWAN Naval hospitals, both of which have a full panel of visiting officers of the Royal Australian Navy as regards training, boarded Proceeding. Pilot consultants and specialists of high standing. Available to professional opportunity and travel offer them a varied midnight — Master. medical officers are short courses In Anaesthesia, Atomic and satisfactory life. Measag. from H.M.A.8. SWAN to N.O.I.C., Queensland, 5.10 p.m. Doctor transferred.
Auqutt-Ssplsmbsr, I960 Message received from SOUTH AFRICA STAR, 6.12 MICROSCOPES AND MANY OTHER MEDICAL p.m.: Send ambulance to meet AND DENTAL STORES ARE KEPT ship 011 arrival — Master. Medical Store of the Medical and Dental Store Officer, Mr. W. W. Jones, checks one of the The following letter of appre- microscopes in store. ciation has been received by Royal Australian Navy Mr. Jones, in conjunction with the Naval Board from the Senior Naval Medical Officers. Is General Manager of the Blue This Store is the only Naval Medical and Dental responsible for ensuring that suf- Store in the Commonwealth. Issues are generally limited ficient medical stores and equip- Star Line: ment is maintained to meet not tu R.A.N. Ships and Kstablishments but, when required, only peace time requirements, bul issues are also made to visiting ships of the R.N., R.N.Z.N, a sufficient reserve to meet any "! am writing to express our and other Dominion Navies. Visiting Navies are demand that might arise through a sudden war. appreciation of the prompt occasionally supplied. action taken by Commander The store consists of a large 51,000 square feet Some of the most modern equip- K. \Y. Shands of H.M.A.S. building at Randwick, housing stocks valued at approxi- ment. both medical and dental, are mately £.100,000. Annual issues of stores are valued at held in the store for issue as SWAN* on Monday. 23rd in- required. approximately £60,000. stant. There are approximately 5,000 items of drugs and He Is assisted by: "As I understand it, on chemicals, surgical instruments, physiotherapy, X-Ray, Mr. P. G. Hucker. Asst. M. & D medical library, utensils, surgical dressings and dental S.O. board our SOUTH AFRICA stores. Mr. K. H. Berry, Technical STAR a serious accident Average annual issues of Aspirin and A.P.C. tablets Officer. occurred to one of the crew. Mr. J. Jeppeson. Technical are 2 million, and 1£ million bandages. Tablets are counted Officer. There was an interchange of by an electronic counting machine and surgical and messages between our Bris- dental instruments are packed in hermetically sealed bane office and the vessel, which polythene bags to guard against rust and corrosion from sea air and adverse climatic conditions. were intercepted by SWAN, as The latest high speed dental drills are also issued RED CROSS BLOOD BANK a result of which her Surgeon from this store. These drills are considered the ultimate was put on board SOUTH in modern dental surgery technique and comprise a AFRICA STAR and the possi- compact high speed drill unit driven at 300,000 r.p.m. by bilities are that the life of the an individual air compressor, and automatically water (iallons ami gallons injured person will probably cooled. of blood are given be- saved. All stocks carried are modern and of high standard away every year by and quality and, where necessary, special items are < Ifficers and Men of the "I feel that this example of purchased and issued to meet honorary specialists' requirements. Royal Australian Navy. co-ordination between the •Stores demanded are parked and issued with a Royal Australian Navy and the minimum of delay either by air, ship, rail or road transport Their ready response Merchant Service is something according to the degree of urgency. is in no small measure which you would care to have ilue to the work of Med- called to your personal atten- ical and other Officers tion. in making known the Yours faithfully, MEDICAL SCHOOL EXAM HOWLERS urgent need for blood. Epistaxis is hollowing of the arteries. ll.M.A.S. WATSON, S. T. JONES, Three stages of syphilis are: (a) Primary, (b) Secondary, the Aiiti Submarine General Manager for (c) Hereditary. and N./D. Schools hold Asepsis means free from any infected organisms. Australia." the record by giving Q.: What is the dose of acid acetyl salicylicum? Answer: Dose of acid poisoning. Neutralise with alkaline poisoning! almost 200 pints of The Medical Officer con- Barrier Nursing. The dishes must be kept and washed in with blood in one day. cerned was Surgeon Lieut. the patient. Commander E. W. Freshney, Describing a form .. . Enter the patient's Sir and Christian names. R.A.N.R. New Word: Circumstition. A rating from H.M.A.S. Vampire gets relieved of a pint. * THE NAVY Auquif-September. I960 need. Patients who do not need to be kept ill lied, but are un- most modern and efficient in The medical training school Other training activities include FLINDERS NAVAL fit for duty, may sleep in their the country. Aliout two hun- has two lecture rooms, equipped anatomy and physiology lec- own quarters in the Depot but dred operations are performed with projection apparatus, wall tures for physical training in- attend during the day for treat- in a year, by naval medical charts, skeleton and demonstra- structors. and first-aid classes ment. Patients normally ser- officers or visiting surgeons, ac- tion models: a small patholo- for all ratings. Clinical meet- HOSPITAL ving in the Depot may also re- cording to circumstances. Gen- gical museum is in course of ings are held once a month, at ceive hospital treatment while eral surgeons attend in rota- formation. Newly joined sick- which visiting lecturers discuss UNDKKS Naval Hospital Besides the naval mcdical continuing tn perform full or tion once weekly, nose and berth attendants receive the subjects of medical interest provides hospital van* for officers appointed to the hos- restricted duties, thus further throat specialists every third with the medical officers, F academic and theoretical part all members of the H.A.N, pital. civilian consultants in reducing the hospital bed oc- week, and others as required. nursing sisters and senior of their training in these lec- serving in the South-Kast Aus- the various specialties of medi- cupancy relative to the total A full range of surgery is car- members of the sick-berth staff: tralian Area, sent ashore from cine and surgery visit regularly numbers under treatment or ried out, excepting only those ture rooms while undergoing these meetings are open to, and ships in the vicinity, or taken from Melbourne. surveillance. procedures best conducted in a practical instruction in the attended by. civilian medical ill while on leave in Victoria: Structurally. Flinders Naval The medical section contains specialized unit, such as major wards and other departments. practitioners. Army cases arc also accepted Hospital is a group of separate a 2:I-IhiI general medical ward, chest and brain operations. from establishments on the single-storey buildings, inter- a 16-bed overflow ward (also The Out-patient Department Moruington Peninsula. Civil- connected by covered collon- available for use as an isolation provides facilities for examina- ians, including naval families, ades. Tin' central brick ad- wardi. a small venereal disease tion and treatment of all rat- are not catered for except in ministration bliH'k. housing waril. and a second 24-bcd unit ings serving in Flinders Naval cases of sudden emergency. In offices and special departments, at present used for members Depot who report sick, and for addition the hospital provides is flanked by four wards, two Service of the WHANS. The latter the carrying out of all routine out-patient facilities for per- of brick and two weatherboard, will eventually liecome avail- medical examinations and inocu- sonnel serving or under train- occupied mainly by the medical able as a second general medi- lations. and the custody of ing in Flinders Naval Depot, section. The surgical section behind cal ward, as it is intended to ratings' medical history docu- within whose boundaries it is constitutes a separate brick Imilil a separate WKAXS sick- ments. It is at present situ- situated. There is a Medical block, containing two wards, bay. Medical cases of al! types ated in a temporary wooden Training School attached to offices and the operating theatre the scenes . . . are treated, except for those building, but is scheduled for the hospital, where initial suite, and connected to the re- requiring special facilities such transfer to a permanent loca- training is given to all sick- mainder of the hospital by a Sigma congratulates the editors of "Navy" on as tuberculosis or severe tion adjoining the medical berth ratings on joining the ramp and coveted way. The mental disorders. Consultant ward. It is also intended that this special edition highlighting the fine work of Service. brick-built hospital galley is physicians attend in rotation, the out-patient medical officer situated at the rear of the main the Navy Medical Corps, and is happy to be The Medical Officer-in-Chargc one per week, to see cases in shall travel round the Depot buildings, and lichiud it arc a is a surgeon captain, under consultation with the medical once a day in a specially fitted associated with people who have served their number uf weatherboard struc- whom the surgical and medical officers of the section, and a vehicle so that ratings wishing country so well in both war and peace. tures housing additional medi- sections are supervised respect- skin specialist visits monthly. to report sick may do so with cal wards, now closed, a small ively by a surgeon commander The senior medical officer of the the minimum time lost from venereal disease section, the attd a senior lieutenant com- section attends officers of the work or training. The eve- Sigma Company Limited is proud to serve the medical stores. and medical mander. Junior medical offi- Depot who report sick, and specialist visits the hospital Navy ... as a supplier of some of their pharma- training school. A further cers assist in each section and conducts all routine medical every third week to see patients wooden hut accommodates ceuticals. the Out-patient Department, examinations, inoculations, etc.. in tl.e special ophthalmic recreational amenities and a their number fluctuating ac- on officers. examination room: this room is television set for the patients, cording to the numbers of also used by medical officers for with an occupational therapy doctors available and the re- The surgical section's two routine testing of sight and room staffed by a part-time Ked quirements of sea-going ships. wards contain 16 and 6 beds re- colour vision of personnel on Cross worker. Two wardmaster officers attend spectively. with two cabins for entry or specialization. to administration, and six The total bed space available officer patients. A four-bed re- nursing sisters with propor- allows for the occupation of suseitation and recovery room Ancillary departments, in- tionate numbers of naval sick- upwards of two hundred l>eds. is used for patients returning cluding physiotherapy. X-ray. 1 berth staff, provide nursing but this figure would normally from the operating theatre still laboratory and dispensary, are J^BU % IB care for the patients. Senior only lie required in time of under the anaesthetic, and for well equipped with modern ap- sick-berth ratings with special general mobilization or severe immediate treatment of acci- paratus. and provide facilities training operate the ancillary epidemic : under peace-time con- dent cases 011 admission. The for the majority of tile tests departments, and the hospital ditions less than half the total operating theatre suite is and investigations required oil galley is manned by naval cooks are sufficient, and only eighty- shortly to be extensively altered Hospital patients. The hospital SIGMA COMPANY LIMITED five beils are at present kept and brought up to date, fol- medical store carries stocks of from the Supply Branch. McUrs ol Fin* Pharmaceutical P oduett Civilian staff normally com- ready for use. The unoccupied lowing an investigation by the all medical supplies in regular use. and arranges for purchase prise pharmacist physiotherap- wards arc closed, but available Fleet Work Study Team: when MELBOURNE. AUSTRALIA ist, typists and cleaners. for reoccupation in time of completed it will lie one of the of special requirements as needed. * THE NAVY Auju>t-S
THE NAVY August.S«pt.mb.r, I960 The Naval Sick Berth Attendant
by Surgeon Lt. Cdr. S. J. Lloyd. R.A.N.
At sea the 8ick Berth Attendant is a man of importance particularly is this so when no Doctor is carried. Then he must advise his Captain on matters that could save the life of a man or cost the rate-payer a lot of money by having the ship diverted to a nearby port.
HE Naval Sick Berth During the second twelve wards. The first professional TAttendant must be a medical weeks the training is entirely examination is held at the end jack-of-alI-trades, and master of professional, and is carried out of this part of the course, at at least one. Trained firstly as in Flinders Naval Hospital. which successful candidates a male nurse, and later as a Anatomy and psysiology. first qualify as Sick Berth Attend- medical technician in hisehoscn aid. ami the principles of ants Class II: outstanding can- Held, he must nevertheless be nursing an- taught, mainly by didates may again earn up to able to turn his hand to any lectures and demonstrations on a month's "time". medical activity in emergency, training models: instructional On qualifying as S.B.A. 2. the often without possibility of films are shown, and recruits trainee begins 1«» take his part supervision by a medical officer. visit the wards at intervals for in the running of the hospital, Ilis training has consequently practical training and demon- but remains under training and to cover a wider range than strations on actual patients. continues to attend lectures and that of a nurse or other medical Recruits also spend a propor- ••lasses. Half the total number auxiliary, and his responsibili- tion of their time assisting with reaching this stage remain in ties. when qualified, may be tin* general work of the hospital Flinders Naval Hospital, the greater. Sick berth attendants are trained from the l>eginning by the Navy, and the only re- quirements 011 joining are physical fitness, reasonable in- telligence. and psychological suitability: previous experience in first aid or nursing does not exempt from any of the train- ing. although it is of advantage to the student in getting through his course. Recruit S.B.A.'s, in common with other branches, start their training with a twelve week course 011 non-medical matters, to familiarise them with the CourteHy Sydney Morning Herald Navy way of life and the exTTIP\ curricular duties they will have to perform in their Service IX&S^Z&yziz: irss/ssL ^ ssjr.trwsi 22^ career. Candidates who per- the area. form better than average in the passing-out examinations RAN Helicopters have been called in on many occaaon. lo as«l,l in taking Injured men |" h,»pjUI or from may gain up to one months fnl ho,pfl»l U, another. When the .i^J-y-^SL^T^' extra seniority towards their Recruits for the Sick Berth brmnch receirln* infraction at the Medical eventual advancement. School al Fllndeni Naval Depot. THE NAVY 10 Auquit-S*ptomb«r I960 Sick Berth Attendant — I'ontd. remainder being transferred t•» to them: Advanced nursing, ment of eighteen months' seni- Balmoral Naval Hospital in physiotherapy. X-ray. operating ority as an S.B.A.. and passing Sick berth personnel neces- MEET SICK BERTH ATTENDANT Sydney, where they continue theatre assistant, laboratory a simple educational test, and sarily spend less of their ser- with similar work and instruc- assistant, ami several others. being recommended by his com- vice career at sea than do mem- P.O. C. R. McKENZIE tion. This section of the course The length of these courses manding officer. U»fore the bers of other branches: the occupies 36 weeks, and covers varies with the subject, but aspirant can be put on the K.A.N, at present consists normally involves three months' roster for promotion. If there the more practical aspects of an mainly of small ships whieh No Television hero but a man who loves the Navy and is S.B.A.'s work: in addition to preliminary training iu a naval is no waiting list he may be carry but one sick berth rating, dedicated to his work general nursing. elementary hospital, followed by three to advanced immediately, or may laboratory and X-ray work, six months at a civil hospital be rated Acting L.S.B.A., even usually a leading liaiul or petty N l'J36 a young man by the From BROOME he went to operating theatre technique, iu one of the capital cities. In if lie has not completed all the officer. The aircraft carrier, name of C. K. McKcnzie Milne Bay and from there to shipboard routine, mcdical docu- each case the length of training necessary requirements. The H.M.A.S. Melbourne, which I joined the Royal Australian MANOORA for the Balik mentation and store accounting is less than that required to requirements for further ad- carries several, can account for Naval Reserve as a sick berth l'apan landing. After the war, arc all taught by lectures or obtain the equivalent civilian vancement to sick berth petty 110 more than a small propor- attendant. For three years in P.O. McKenzie went to the practical example. On com- qualification. but successful officer, and sick berth chief petty tion of the total, anil in any the Reserve, Mae learnt how- ARUXTA and here, as the ship pletion of this course further candidates become qualified to officer follow the same pattern, case is not likely to be replaced to care for the sick men of the travelled between Australia written and oral examinations exercise their specialty within except that the qualifying when she goes out of service in Navy. the service. Additional pay is period of service is progress- and Japan, he remained. are held, and those who pass be- a few years' time. During his come qualified for advancement given to those holding a spe- ively longer, and so. usually, is Then came 11)39, and when period of sea service, however, It was during his service in to S.B.A.. Class 1: up to two cialist qualification, and posses- the waiting list. Finally. the call came he cheerfully the sick berth attendant is a the AHUNTA that Mac was months' seniority may In- sion of one is necessary for S.B.C.P.O.'s of six years' answered his call-up. even called ii))on to assist at his first mail of considerable importance. gained 011 this occasion. The confirmation in any higher seniority may be chosen by a though it meant giving up the and only operation at sea. A actual date of advancement de- rating. selection board for promotion If the ship has a doctor, he is management of a modern block rating got his hand caught in pends on completion of two to wardroom rank as a ward- his sole assistant, and must of flats. the breech of a gun and, as the At any time after passing for years' service from the time of master sub-lieutenant. with take charge of details of ac- To-day, over 20 years later. doctor had to operate, Mac got S.B.A.. a candidate may sit the joining, but is back dated by prospects of further promotion counting, documentation, and S.B.A., now a Petty Officer, is his first taste of being an examination for leading sick the amount of seniority gained to lieutenant and eventually still with the Navy and with anaesthetist. berth attendant. Training administration with which the during training. lieutenant commander: before only one regret, that very soon classes for this ami other higher doctor may not be familiar: if becoming eligible for selection, now lie will have to give up After leaving ARUNTA, he The fully qualified sick liertli examinations are held from time he is single-handed without a however, it is necessary to pass the work that he loves. went t.i the Koyal Melbourne attendant may remain in one of to time, but ratings wishing to doctor, as for one reasou or a professional examination and Mac's is not a dramatic talc Hospital for an advanced nurs- the naval base hospitals, or be sit for them are expected to another frec|ucntly happens, a higher educational test, the of carrying out emergency ing course: then for 2} years transferred to another shore study mainly iu their off-duty his responsibilities arc heavy latter being approximately at operations, although he admits to Balmoral Naval Hospital and establishment or to a sea- hours. After passing the tests matriculation standard. indeed. He is not. of course, to having been seared during so to sea in H.M.A.S. SYDNEY, going ship. In a naval hos- certain other conditions have to expected to entirely supply the some of the early phases of as Inst ruetor for National Ser- pital he will be employed either be satisfied, such as the attain- (Continued on page » place of a medical officer, and vice trainees. on general nursing duties in this career. owes his patients only such skill the wards, under the supervi- His first appointment, on After leaving SYDNEY, he sion of nursing sisters and ami can- as his training and ex- joining, was to go to a signal was sent to Flinders Naval medical officers; or perhaps in me perience permit, but he must station north of Cooktown on Depot: then a draft back to his an office or medical store under nevertheless advise the captain the Queensland coast; here, beloved small ships, first to a senior rating. If he goes to on medical decisions which may with one officer and 16 men, H.M.A.S. SWAN, then, after a sea at this stage it will be in VINCENT'S involve diverting the ship to Mac had his first taste of medi- short period ashore, to WAR- an aircraft carrier or other land a patient, at great expense, cal life in the Navy. No one BAM I'N'G A, and to-day, as the even sprained his ankle. large ship, where there will be 4.PC. M77/ C0M7PEME if nothing worse. " DOC." he reigns supreme in other S.B.A.'s, senior ratings, Then to H.M.A.S. BROOME, H.M.A S. BARCOO. Whether ashore or afloat, the a corvette that was to see ser- and one or more medical offi- Not lor long, as lie knows For sick-bavinan has a job which is vice as escort to convoys be- cers: in a small ship he might that lie has to make way for interesting and satisfying: if tween Australia and New be single-handed, with or even other sick berth sea staff to there are |>criods of drudgery, Guinea, and later take part without a medical officer, but HEADACHE, get their sea-time. he would not normally In- given hard work, and long hours, in the landing of A.I.F. troops. an appointment of this nature COLDS, these are from any It was here that Mae had to No li. roic storv is the story until having achieved a higher branch of a lighting service, make his first diagnosis as to of Tii Idly Mac," for this is rating, or at any rate consider- FLU and there are compensating whether a pain ill the stomach the way that most men of the able experience as an S.B.A. periods of excitement and not was appendix. Forutnately, Navy know him, but a story AND ALL PAIN a little dranui. Anyone think- one of tlie ships in the convoy of the »Ifless devotion to dnty Sick berth attendants may. ing of joining the Navy to-dav. had a doctor, so over went the that the Navy expects and is and arc encouraged to. apply AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE could do no better than enroll patient. He heard later that it typical of the men in the sick for a further training course in as a sick berth attendant. was an appendix. bay. one of the special subjects open
Augult-S.pt.mb.r, I960 II 26 THE NAVY from observed facts. Sir treated with contempt. There confined to dressing wounds medicine anil surgery had be- Richard Hawkins introduced was no established medical ser- come the 'normal qualification. THE DEVELOPMENT OF and amputating limbs, a fre- lemons and oranges as au anti- vice, and the surgeon was ap- quent necessity owing to the .Medical officers retained the scorbutic iu 1593. and indi- pointed by the Admiralty in title of surgeon, however, and NAVAL MEDICAL SERVICES shattering effect of low-velocity vidual captains and surgeons peace-time, or the Sick and Hurt projectiles and wood splinters. continued to use it as a prefix confirmed bis observations at commissioners in war: in medi- after 1918, when they were By Surgeon Lt.-Cdr. S. J. LLOYD, R.A.N. Between battles they re- regular intervals thereafter. It cal matters he was under the given the same ranks as execu- dressed the wounds ami gave was not until 17!I5. however, control of the Barber-Surgeons tive officers of equivalent N the age-long history of reflected the situation ashore, illegal, and usually ineffective, that lime-juice was introduced Company, lit 1805. however, seniority. I where the medical profession medicines to the victims of in- as a compulsory issue, through ail organised service was ships, navies, and sea- was strictly divided into fectious and tropical illnesses. the efforts of the two most formed, and surgeons and battles. any form of Naval physicians and surgeons: they Such nursing care as was given The Royal Australian Navy notable naval physicians of the mates wore uniform for the •Medical Branch came into Medical Service is a compara- were trained differently, be- was carried out by the eighteenth century. James Lind first time officially: control was tive newcomer: nevertheless, a longed to different professional surgeon's mates, assisted by ft existence after the formation of and Sir Gilbert Iflaue. Even now vested in the Victualling the R.A.N, in 1912. Flinders continuity in provision for organisations. and eschcwed "loblolly" boy from the ship's then, occasional outbreaks oc- Board, until 18:12. when Sir medical care is traceable for at each other's specialty. The company. Sea-surgeons of the Naval Hospital was established curred, through mm-observancc William Burnett became in in 19:11. having previously been least five hundred years, and physicians were university edu- period have left textbooks anil of the orders or badness of effect the first Medical Director- to-day's medical officers still cated. academically minded diaries from which we call the sick quarters of Flinders the lime-juice. tqi to the General. although not with that Naval Depot: Balmoral Naval show in their titles, from rather than practical, ami con- judge the standard of their at- twentieth century. title. In 18:« the "loblolly" surgeon lieutenant to surgeon sidered themselves socially tainments. Allowing for their Hospital was opened ill 1942. boys were replaced by un- After an impressive record in rear admiral, their descent superior to the surgeons: the total ignorance of the causes of For more than a hundred trained sick berth attendants from the sea-surgeons of the hitter learned their craft by infection, their treatments and lioth World Wars and Korea, years after the introduction of chosen from the ship's com- the Branch is playing its part days of Sail. apprenticeship and developed it surgical techniques were sur- surgical care 011 shipboard, pany. who were themselves dis- Ill ancient and mediaeval by practical experience. Only prisingly sound in principle, in the smaller, but more tech- there were no naval hospitals placed l).v the trained S.B.A.'s nical. Navv of the Nuclear Age. times sea-battles were fought ex- surgeons were appointed to and their results frequently or medical organisation on of 1884. In 184:1. commissioned Under the present Medical clusively by hoarding, tights ships, 011 the supposition that better than those of their col- land. Casualties sent ashore iu rank was at last granted to were short and bloody, and the their sole function was tile leagues ashore. They were war-time were the responsi- Director-General, Surgeon Rear surgeons, and to the assistant Admiral I,. Loekwood. C.B.E.. ships were small and could not treatment of battle wounds: in issentially practical men. un- bility of the sick and hurt com- surgeons, as the mates were keep the sea for long: there point of fact far more sailors trammelled with bookish missioners, who arranged for M.V.O.. D.S.C., the Medical now called. The old distinc- Branch of the R.A.N, main- was neither time nor any facili- died of disease than of wounds, theories, anil willing to learn their treatment by private tion between physicians and practitioners or in civil hos- tains the tradition of service to ties for treating the wounded and the surgeons had perforce by each new observation ami surgeons was now abolished, in on board, and they were landed to practice the forbidden experience. pitals: in peace-time, however, the sick established by Sea- the commissioners were dis- conformity with civil practice surgeons of the Royal Navy after the engagement, to share science of physic. lit the It was disease, rather than where a combined degree iu the same meagre provision for eighteenth century some physi- battle injuries, that accounted banded. ami the sick seamen left four hundred years ago. medical care as the general cians went to sea. but as uietn- for most of the excessive mor- to shift for themselves. In 1754 population. The mediaeval liers of fleet staffs rather than tality among seamen iu the the Royal Naval Hospital at maritime Code, the haws of to individual ships. Their sailing fleets, and most of it Haslar was opened, although Oleroli, required the ship's fuuctioii was less to treat dis- would have been easily prevent- not completed until 1762. The master to have bis wounded ease than to advise on preven- able if the true causes had licen R.N. Hospital in Plymouth cared for. but there was 110 tive medicine, and in this they appreciated. Tropical diseases opened in tile same year, and special organisation for this, were, with one or two notable raged for centuries liefore their that at Chatham iu 1827. and and 110 surgeon was carried in exceptions, singularly unsuc- insect vectors were discovered: others were established at the ships. cessful: tlieii academic ten- overseas liases. The naval hos- the generally filthy living con- pitals were at first staffed bv By the reigu of llenry VIII. dency to theorise, even in de- ditions led to frequent epidemics civilians, the nurses being un- however, ships had become fiance of observed facts, led of infectious diseases, yet the trained females of the worst large enough to make extended them to disregard, if not to fact that clean shi|»s escaped type, later replace, I |,y male voyages, and the use of cannon oppose, empiric measures now was scarcely noticed: and the pensioners who were equally led to battles being fought at known to have had a scientific badness nf provisions, and lack unsatisfactory. Iu 18S4 these longer ranges: it became neces- basis. of fresh food, caused food were iu turn replaced by sary for medical care to lie From the time of tile Kliza- poisoning, malnutrition, and trained sick berth attendants, available on board, and surgeons lictlian adventurers tn the end vitamin deficiencies. Scurvy, anil trained female nursing began to appear in warships. of the Napoleonic wars, the now known to lie due to lack of sisters. Throughout the sailing- wooden sailing ship held sway, Vitamin C. remained rife for warship era. the ordinary ship's with comparatively little change three hundred yea la after pre- medical attendant was qualified in basic form: and surgery also ventive measures first liecantc I'p to the beginning of tiie only in surgery, and indeed ac- remained static in general prin- known. All this 111111 usury nineteenth century the sea- cording to the letter of the law. ciples. The surgeon and his loss of life was due to the siirgeous and their mates seldom honored however, he mates occupied the cockpit, a surgeon's iguoraiicc of physic, ranked as warrant officers, and was forbidden to use any in- noisome hole below the water- anil the physician's inability were badly paid and generally ternal remedy. This restriction line. iu action: treatment was to draw a logical conclusion Auguftt-5«pt»mb*r. I960 It 26 THE NAVY without inconveniencing the M.0.'s Train for Atomic Defence majority of the students who are in the reserves, and have IIK wholesale destruction casualties, moreover, are equally and mass casualties pro- their civilian occupations to con- T applicable to times of civil sider. It is nevertheless popular duced by nuclear warfare in- disaster. amongst eligible personnel, as spire the pessimists to declare The course is necessarily providing instruction not easily that no defence is possible, and highly concentrated, a very obtainable elsewhere, in a group therefore no preparation neces- wide range of topics having to of subjects not only vital to sary: the Navy, on the other be presented in a comparatively National survival in war, but floating wasps' hand, believes that prepared- short period, but it could also of increasing importance in ness is vital, preparedness based hardly be extended in time everyday life. nest . . . on the widest possible dissemin- ation of knowledge of the effects to be expected and of the way to combat them with whatever resources, may remain intact. POOLE & STEEL LTD. As the problem is mainly one of casualty handling, a logical starting point is education of is STEPHEN STREET, BALMAIN the medical profession for N.S.W. A flight of high-speed jets nuclear warfare, and this is Telephone: WB251I being carried out by the U.A.N. screams to 30,000 feet from the pitching The Atomic, Biological and carrier deck ... a magnificent test Chemical Warfare School in General Engineers, Boilermakers. Shipbuilders, Sydney offers two courses a Dredge Builders of pilot, aircraft and the Golden Fleece fuel year for medical and dental officers, both regular and re- Plans. Specifications and Estimates prepared which powers the jet aircraft serve, of all three Services. for Mining Dredges and Plant of all kinds. of the Fleet Air Arm. During the first week of May Electric Welding and Oxy-acetylene Work. and of November each year The same superb quality is available some twenty doctors and dentists, and an occasional non- Telegrams: to you in every gallon of Golden Fleece medical scientist, assemble at POOLSTEEL," BALMAIN, N.S.W Motor Spirit and Lubricating Oil, Balmoral Naval Depot for five • lays' intensive study of nuclear so wherever you drive, look for l> h y s i c s . radiation biology, atomic weapons and their an Australian Margarine the blue and yellow pump with effects. ami mass casualty handling: although the syllabus blended to suit the merino ram on top. is primarily concerned with Australian atomic warfare some lectures are included on biological and conditions chemical defence. The largest part of the programme is de- voted to the study of radiation and its effects, because it is an GOLDEN FLEECE unfamiliar subject to most doctors, although in fact radia- PfTtOUUM PRODUCTS tion injuries arc not likely to be the major problem in atomic war. Orientation of these '*. . . proud to bo Aottrollon" studies is not entirely military, GUIDED MISSIU" and extensive consideration is FROM A SUBMERGED given to peace-time radiation SUBMARINE hazards, particularly those due A missile like this, armed with an atomic warhead, could do incalculable damage if it landed in Australia. It to medical use of X-rays and Is one reason why the Navy insists that the Medical Officers in the service are kept as up to date as possible radioisotopes: the suggestions in the latest methods of treating casualties from an atomic attack. made for dealing with mass —Courtesy Sydney Morning Herald.
16 THE NAVY Auguft-S.pf.mb.r, I960 17 Volunteers for diving duty would be placed in the chamber RECOMPRESSION CHAMBER so that medical and diving officers could check their SEA-AIR RESCUE SHIP physical ami psychological re- FOR R.A.N. DIVERS actions to simulated under- water pressures. This would The acquisition of the re-compression chamber help to ensure that unsuitable ON TRIALS will greatly assist Medical officers in checking men did not undertake diving up divers in the R.A.N. work. Senator (iorton said the unit, The Royal Australian Navy were the main reasons for ob- which is the only one of its imported from Britain one of taining the recompression kind in Australia, would also the world's most modern re- chamber. He said the chamber be used for experimental work compression chambers to in- could simulate underwater when the Navy's School of crease safety and improve pressures experience at more Underwater Medicine got under training for its underwater than three hundred feet, and way. diving teams. would be used to treat divers' lie said six thousand pounds The unit arived in Australia paralysis. more commonly was a small price to pay for a during July and was installed known as " divers' bends." piece of equipment that would at the diver's training school Senator (iorton said that, in give additional safety to men at II.M.A.S. RrslKTTTER. in addition to its emergency life- who undertook such hazardous Sydney. saving role, the recompression duties, hi cases of emergency, The Minister for the Navy. chamber would have training the recompression chamber Senator Gorton, said that value, and play an important could be made available for the safety and medical factors part in the selection of divers. treatment of civil divers. "KEM B L A"
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Flag Officer Commanding the Aus- —Courtesy Daily Telegraph. tralian Fleet. Rear-Admiral W. H. Harrington, inspects the Indonesian Naval guard during the visit to Djakarta of H.M.A.S. Melbourne. The object of the Navy League in Australia, like sea training to and instilling naval training in boys • its older counterpart, the Navy League in Britain, who intend to serve in Naval or Merchant services DRI BARM is to insist by all means at its disposal upon the and also to those sea-minded boys who do not vital importance of Sea Power to the British intend to follow a sea career, but who, given this H.M.A.S. MELBOURNE Commonwealth of Nations. The League sponsors knowledge, will form a valuable Reserve for the the Australian Sea Cadet Corps by giving technical VISIT TO INDONESIA COMPRESSED YEAST Naval Service. The League consists of Fellows (Annual or Life) and Associates. During the visit Rear Ad- VACUUM PACKED miral I larrington and Captain 'Dribarm' is a special form of compressed yeast, All British subjects who signify approval to the objects of the League are eligible Mesley exchanged calls with dried under scientific conditions and carefully Senior Officers of the Indo- compounded with a suitable yeast food. MAY WE ASK YOU TO join and swel| our members so that the Navy League in Australia may be nesian Armed Forces including widely known and exercise an Important influence in the life of the Australian Nation? Packed to the high specifications of the Australian Hear Admiral Martadinata Navy. Chief of Staff of the Indonesian For particulars, contact The Secretary, 66 Clarence Street, Sydney, N.S.W. Navy, the Australian Ambassa- Obtainable from: Merchants, Stores, Grocers or or The Secretary, Room 8, 8th Floor. 528 Collins Street. Melbourne. C.I, Victoria dor .Mr. Patrick Shaw and direct from other Government officials. A or one of the Hon. Secretaries at: programme of functions, tours Mauri Brothers & Thomson (N.S.W. Branch) Pty. ltd. • Box 376E, G.P.O., Brisbane, Queensland • 30 Pirie Street, Adelaide, S.A. and sporting activities wen- 2-6 Barrack Street, Sydney — Telephone BX 2601 • 726 Sandy Bay Rd., Lower Sandy Bay, Hobart • 62 Blencowe St., West Leederville, W.A. arranged by the Indonesian • P.O. Box 90, Darwin, N.T. • 60 Limestone Ave., Ainslie, Canberra, A.C.T. Navy. Auquit-S.pt.mb.r I960 THE NAVY
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24 THE NAVY August'S.pt.mber, I960 Admiral I'hipps said New Zealand also looked to Aus- tralia as a potential training CANBERRA TALKS centre for its naval personnel. It was much closer than Britain, MILITARY EXPLOSIVES FOR and the increased use of Aus- BRING INCREASED tralian facilities for training New Zealand personnel had PEACEFUL PURPOSES NAVAL been discussed at the meetings. The t 'oiumatider - in - Chief. Far Kast Station, Vice Admiral LD Naval depth chart's. M. (Joodson. of Wellington, Next stop will be Apia, 34."> CO-OPERATION Sir David Luce, said the talks O Army anti-tank mines and will go from Auckland to miles to the North. She will had been of considerable belle- Air Force bombs will be Apia, leaving her there and re- leave explosives there and go lit and that he now had a first- among the explosives taken turning to New Zealand by air. .">(>0 miles to visit Palmerston Increase in exercises between ships of the Royal Navy, Royal hand appreciation of the de- to islands in the Pacific during He will be replaced by Surgeon in the Cooks, picking up Mr. Australian Navy and Royal New Zealand Navy. tailed work of the Royal Aus- September by H.M.N.Z.S. KN Lieutenant N. C. McOtill, of J. Murland, a W e 1 1 i n g t o u tralian Navy. DEAVOUR. Thvy will be used Christchurch, who will fly to author, who has been conduct- to blast gaps in the Coral reefs Apia, join the ship and remain ing research on the island, in Tin- Minister fur the Navy, exercises would be of particu- Vice Admiral Luce, together and improve access for small in her until her return. Eleven the process. Senator Gorton, says closer co- lar value to the New Zealand with Rear Admiral I'hipps. boats. other volunteer reservists — Aitutaki, 190 miles to the operation between the navies Navy, although they would was given a briefing on the three each from Auckland. Kast. will be KN DEAVOUR'S •if Australia, Britain and New contribute to the efficiency of organisation and activities of ENDEAVOUR. which is tin- Christchurch and Dunedin and next island. After leaving Zealand will result from a the navies of all three coun- the R.A.N, bv senior Austra- Navy's only commissioned two from Wellington — will mines, depth charges and ex- series of talks that ended in tries. lian officers in Canberra. wooden ship, and the only one comprise one quarter of her plosive slabs here, she will sail Canberra last month. to carry sail, is primarily an ship's com pa 11 v of 44 ratings. 130 miles South to Rarotonga The talks lasted three days, Antarctic support ship. She KNDKAVOIK will leave where substantially the same and were attended by the •roes South to McMurdo Sound Auckland on I September and cargo will be unloaded. Tilt- Commander-in-Chief, Far Kast each Summer but during the sail to Raoul. the weather sta- last of her explosives will b«* Station, Vice Admiral Sir Winter she is employed on a tion in the Kermadees. 535 unloaded at Mangaia, 110 miles David Luce, the Chief-of-Staff variety of duties. This latest miles north east of New Zea- to the South. KNDKAVOIK of the New Zealand Navy, Hear will take her 4.8(H) miles to land. From Raoul. she will go will then make the 1,100 mile Admiral 1'. I'hipps, and mem- eight different South Pacific 700 miles north to Suva for passage to Raoul to collect the bers of the Australian Naval islands. fuel, and 600 miles east to meteorologist's outward mail Hoard, headed by the Chief of Nine, where she will unload ex- before returning to Auckland KNDKAVOI K will take ex- the Naval Staff. Vice Admiral plosives and stores. on 6 October. plosives. stores and mail. She Sir Ilenrv Burrell. will also carry scientists from Senator Gorton said one tan- various divisions of the Depart- gible outcome of the conference ment of Scientific and Indus- tastes better . . . would be more frequent and trial Research who will work Food closer co-operation iu sea exer- on a wide range of projects. In cises between Australia. Bri- addition, the ship will take tain and New Zealand. The soundings on the approaches three countries would en- to each of the islands she deavour to make ships avail- visits, at the request of the able for combined exercises. Department of Island Terri- This would lead to closer in- tories, who have fishing gear tegration of the naval power designed to work in 100 and of the three Commonwealth 600 fathoms and are interested countries, both among them- to learn where those depths can selves and as part of the highly be found. successful SKATO organisa- tion. KXDKAVOI R will also carry a doctor for the ship's Rear Admiral I'hipps, in a company and in case medical statement after the talks, said care is required on the more the discussions had been of Vice Admiral Sir David Lace. Commander-in-Chief. Far Eaatern Station. remote islands she will visit. FOSTER'S LAGER ABBOTS LAGER special benefit to New Zealand. Inspects members of the 4th Submarine Squadron attached to H.M.A.8. A naval volunteer reserve MELBOURNE BITTER VICTORIA BITTER The more frequent combined Penguin during his recent visit to Sydney officer. Surgeon Lieutenant (J.
Auquit-S.pt. mber, I960 17 26 THE NAVY personnel had fallen by TO during the year and the total was now 10,629. During the same period there had been a REVIEW OF reduction of 184 in civilian numbers. The year had ended with the R.A.N. future shape of the Navy under review following recommenda- The Royal Australian Navy has just completed one of its tions made by the Chief of the busiest post-war years, in which its ships visited forty-one Naval Staff who had been over- seas tn study latest trends of overseas ports. Naval Defence. Senator Gorton said the next The Minister for the Navy, and oil the civil side a works twelve months would see the Senator Gorton, recently re- study survey and a Committee Royal Australian Navy adjust- viewed Royal Australian Navy to enquire into store holdings ing itself lo cope with current activities during the twelve to help the Service lo operate defence policy and to Recur* months just ended. at maximum efficiency. Some the latest in surface and under- redundant Shore Establish- water ships and weapons, con Senator Gorton said the ments had been closed down sistent with finance available. eighteen ships in commission to provide more money for new The continued dependence of steamed more than 4(15 thou- equipment, and the closing of Australia on sea communica- sand miles and called at 238 others was under review. A tions. and its international ports. Of these, fortv-one were Hoys' Training College at commitments, presented and overseas. Leeuwin Western Australia would continue to present the had been started. lie said aircraft of the Fleet R.A.N, with an undiminished Air Ann had logged ten thou- The number of uniformed task. sand Hying hours in covering nearly one and a half million miles. During the year. Royal Aus- tralian Navy ships took part in four major exercises arranged under International Defensive H.M.A.S. VENDETTA Organisations. In addition, two ships were constantly provided WELCOMED HOME WE ARE SUPPLIERS OF SEA FRESH LOCAL FISH for the Hritish Commonwealth Strategic Reserve in Malaya. A large crowd of relatives and and friends of the ships' company wel- Senator Gorton said a high- comed H.SLA.S. Vendetta when she Direct Importers of United Kingdom and Continental returned home recently, after eight light of the year had been the months' sendee in the Far East. introduction of oceanography QUICK-FROZEN FISH and a stepping-up of survey She was accompanied by H.M.A.S. Queenborough, which had also been Wholesale Suppliers to Hotels and Restaurants work by the R.A.N. Two train- in the Far East for four months. ing ships. H.M.A.S. DIAMAN- WE SPECIALISE IN SHIPS PROVIDORING TINA and ll.M.A.S. GAS- Many children were among the COYNE, had been commis- crowd and for them it was a second BULK COLD STORE AND WHOLESALE DEPT.: Christmas for, as one Officer sioned (luring the year, and described it: "The ship was a float- Corner of Gibbons and Marian Streets, Redfern—MX 5688 had since steamed 64 thousand ing toy ship". miles on oceanographic sur- Both ships remembered those not veys. SCNWEPKRVESCUCE so fortunate. Vendetta landing toys A. A. MURRELLS FISH SUPPLY for an orphanage In Cairns and The year had also seen the £ LASTS THE Queenborough doing the same for Head Office: largest underwater search in children in an orphanage in Australian waters when Navy I WHOLE DRINK TIMWOI Darwin. 195 George Street, Sydney-BU S945. After Hours-FY 5470. Divers helped with the re- covery of a crashed airliner.
THE NAVY August-S.pt.mb.r, I960 29 The galley has been planned Australians with special emphasis on clean- H.M.S. LONDONDERRY TO liness and all bulkheads and Rescue from Ditched Aircraft the deekhead are lined with in Malayan aluminium. Special exhaust systems are fited to each range Review COMMISSION AT COWES to ensure that steam and cook- ing smells are not allowed to Another auti - submarine Personnel from H.M.A.S. twin 4.5 inch turret is con- penetrate into adjacent com- frigate. II.M.S. LONDON- qUIBERON. at present serving trolled by an electro-mechani- partments. in the Strategic Reserve, repre- DERRY, was provisionally cal eomputor system. accepted into service on Fri- sented the Royal Australian She has a length of 370 feet The ship is powered by steam day. 22ml July, from her Navy in a review of the Armed and a beam of 41 feet and the turbine machinery of modern builders, J. S. White & Com- Services which was held in peace-time complement is !l and particularly light and com- pany Ltd., at Cowes. Kuala Lumpur on Monday, 1st officers and 131 men, of whom pact design. Because of its August. highly satisfactory servicc in The highly successful hull approximately one-third are technical ratings. earlier ships of the class, the The review formed part of form, twin screws and rudders modifications to the machinery the celebrations to mark the of the Whitby class of frigates High standards of accom- have been of a minor nature. end of the emergency in Malaya. have been retained, but the modation are incorporated ill After filial sea trials and a LONDONDERRY has a modi- the design of the ship. The It consisted of a march past work-up period at Portland. lied internal layout based on messes have bunks whieh can by contingents of the Federa- LONDONDERRY will join the the experience gained with the he collapsed (luring the day- tion Service* — Police, Terri- 8th Frigate Squadron for a Whitby's. To distinguish the time to form settees. Other torial Armies and Common- general service commission at modified ships, a new Class amenities on board include the wealth Navies. Armies and Air home and on the America and name — Rothesay — has been use of coloured plastic-topped Forces. West Indies Station. Her Cap- introduced and LONDON- tables, patterned linoleums and tain is Commander I. S. Prim- A fly past by Service aircraft DERRY is actually the third floral designs of chair and rose. R.N'., a gunnery specialist and a drive |>ast by mounted ship of this class, the others settee over-cases. There arc who was previously in com- Contingents provided one of the being H.M. Ships YARMOUTH domestic refrigerators in all mand of H.M.S. STRIKER, most spectacular reviews ever and ROTHESAY, which were messes, and bathrooms have hot serving with the Amphibious seen in Malaya. accepted earlier this year. Six and cold showers and stainless Warfare Squadron in the Medi- Lieut. A. R. Horton, of Sydney, presents his Squadron crest (816) to more Rothesay class ships are steel fittings. terranean. Colour parties representing Commander J. D. Hope. R.N.. Captain of H.M.S. Cavalier, in recognition of Cavalier's speedy rescue of himself and Lieut D. Findlay (centre), of expected to follow. Malaya, Australia. Fiji, Kenya, Nowra. after their Gannet ditched recently In the South China Sea during Rhodesia and the United Exercise Seallon. LONDONDERRY is the Kingdom led the parade. —Courtesy Navy News. second ship to bear the name, The salute was taken by H.M. her predecessor being a sloop the YANG-DI PERTUAN built in 1935. This new anti- AGONG — the paramount "VULCATEX" Caulking Compound submarine frigate bears the ruler of Malaya. name of the Ulster city whieh "HORNEX" Rubber Concrete is the home of the Joint Ser- vices Anti-Submarine School. "HOLZON" Pigmented Rubber Paint ACKNOWLEDGMENT "ADFAST" Rubber Adhesive The armament »r LONDON- DERRY consists of two 4.5 "The Navy" wishes to acknowledge with thanks the "RUBBATEX" Plastic Rubber Underlay inch guns in a twin mounting assistance Riven by Surgeon and a single 4(1 mm. A.A. gun Rear Admiral Lockwood. and which wiil eventually be re- other members of the Naval placed by a Seaeat guided mis- Medical SUIT, particularly Sponsored by Surg. Lt-Cdr. Lloyd. In pre- sile launcher and director. Kor BABCOCK BOILERS paring the Medical articles in anti-submarine use there are this issue. FORBES, RANKEN & SONS two triple-barrelled mortars, ... are used in 900 POST-WAR each of which can fire a pattern It Is hoped to cover in the MERCHANT VESSELS and for near foture those Naval PTY. LIMITED of projectiles with great accu- Medical Establishments which racy, set to explode at a' pre- over three-quarters of the British wen not covered on this occa- 24 BOND STREET, SYDNEY, N.S.W. determined depth. Two twin sion post-war naval programme. 'Phones: BU 3461-2, BU 3807 and eight single torpedo tubes are also installed. The IUC0U I WILCOX Of AUSTRALIA m. LI». MAS OfFKI 1 MMi 0I0MTI >UI. a.!.*.
THE NAVY 30 August-Ssptamber, I960 31 Navy's Clearance Divers in the News
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109 32 THE NAVY OCTOBER. I960 TIMBER-THE NAVY'S FRIEND
It is a far cry from the ships of Trafalgar, from Nelson's " Victory," to the capital warships of to-day. Each succeeding war, indeed each generation, even THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY decade, has seen momentous developments in the armaments and armour of war vessels. A PROUD HERITAGE Modern aircraft carriers, submarines and missile HE Crimean War. with its rumours there rose a public demand that Australia carriers make even the proudest ships of World T and threats of Russian warships in the should have its own Navy. The feeling of War II look like historical antiques. Pacific, gave rise to the first efforts of any the people at this time may well be judged Australian Government to provide for local by a statement by the then Prime Minister, Naval defence. who said: The ships of commerce, likewise, have, through science and technology, developed enormously In The Government of the (Jolony of New- "But for the British Navy there would be South Wales built a 65-ton wooden gunboat, no Australia. That does not mean that Aus- comfort, safety, speed and facilities, whether for SPITFIRE, while the Victorian Government tralia should sit still under the shelter of the the carrying of passengers or for lifting the world's ordered front England the 580-ton steamer British Navy. Those who say we should sit Victoria, armed with six 32-pounders and a still are not worthy of the name of Briton." cargoes — a tremendous contrast to the days of 'Jft. Bin. swivel gun. She reached Melbourne old. But, whether they belonged to the era of ill 1856. At an Imperial Conference in London, in 11111. final agreement was reached on the form sail or to the progressive present, be they designed With the formation of the Commonwealth of till' new Royal Australian Navy. for war or for commerce, ships have always, and of Australia at the beginning of this century. (Continued on page 7i will always, excite the imagination cf young and old. For in the sea there lies perpetual challenge — the challenge of the elements, and of adventure beyond the horizon's rim.
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On the 4th October, 1913, the first H.M.A. The presence of the squadron, particularly Squadron, led by the llattlc Cruiser "AUS- AUSTRALIA, was a distinct deterrent to TRALIA," sailed into Sydney Harbour. When hostilities on the part of Herman warships — the First World War broke out on 4lh August, particularly the cruiser squadron under Vice- 01 AGENTS 1314, the Squadron was ;i formidable one and Admiral Von Spec, who was known to be in For further particulars, contact.— GIBBS. BRIGHT A CO.. IS HAMILTON ST., SYDNEY. B 0548 consisted of: tile Pacific. That the danger was real was PORT LINE LTD. in E„9, Alio al Ir.iban., Mi/hawr.. Ad.laid*, trima"*/'. Hobo" and N.wcail'. Battle Cruiser AUSTRALIA. proved by H.M.A.S. SYDNEY when, in A. G. WEBSTER A WOOLGROWERS LTD., launclon 50 YOUNG STREET, SYDNEY. 27-5301 Light Cruisers: MELBOURNE, SYDNEY. November. 1914, she attacked and destroyed, AUSTRALIAN ESTATES LTD., Rcxkhampton and Townivill* BRISBANE (building). ENCOUNTER (lent near the Cocoa Islands, the German light by Admiralty) and PIONEER (gift from cruiser EMDEN. Admiralty). During the war, H.M.A. Ships saw service Destroyers: I'ARRAMATTA. YARRA and ill all parts of the world and, although the WARREGO. with tin- jthers building. bigger ships's story was largely the continuous Submarines: A.K.I and A.E.2. drudgery of patrol work, il provided valuable Gunboats: PROTECTOR. GAYUNDA1I. experience. This experience, with that of the People Torpedo Boats: CIIILDERS, COUNTESS smaller units more closely connected with the ( IP HOPETOUN. immediate defence of Australian waters, Personnel in the K.A.N, at the outbreak of moulded the new Navy into a compact body in all walks of life war were: Permanent Forces, 3,80(1 (22 per with n practical experience of sea warfare. < ent. on loan from the Royal Navy), with 1,646 Both the submarines were lost during the in the R.A.N". Brigade. By the end of the war A.E.I disappeared while on patrol off bank at the Rural' war the personnel had almost doubled. Rabaul in September. 1914, while A.E.2, after having achieved the Tradesmen, professional men, distinction of beiug the housewives — in fact, people first submarine to pass through the Dardan- from every walk of life, find elles into the Sea of complete, friendly, banking Marmora, was sunk by service at the Rural Bank. the Turks in April, They know it's good business 1915. to bank with the bank that does so much to promote the prosperity of N.S.W. The first H.M.A.S. SYD- NEY had the honour of brine the Aral Australian fOM EVERY CLASS or TRADING bank business "makes money work" ship to sink an enemy RURAL BANK sliip. HEAD OFFICE: Martin Place. Sydney
THE NAVY OCTOBER, I960 The Australian Navy, as with the Navies sioned ill 1928. The seaplane tender, H.M.A.S. of other nations, was considerably affected ALBATROSS, which was ordered from Cocka- after the war by the Washington Conference, too Dock in 1925, commissioned in 1929. which set a limit to Naval strengths and mis responsible for the dismantling and sinking In 1933 the British (ioverunient made a gift of H.M.A.S. AUSTRALIA on 12th April, 11124. to Australia of the destroyers STUART and by the world economic depression. iFlotilla Leader), VAMPIRE, VENDETTA, VOYAGER and WATERHEN. Far from new when they commissioned in 1933, they did The building of H.M.A.S. ADELAIDE, yeoman serviee in tin. Mediterranean, where which started during the war. was continued the Germans called them the " Scrap iron and she was commissioned in August, 1922. By flotilla." 1923, however, the number of ships ill com- Famous mission had fallen from 25 to 13. Within six years of receiving these In 1925 the Australian Naval Board, faced destroyers, Australia increased her cruiser with the obsolescence of most of its cruisers, strength bv the addition of three new ti-inch ordered from Britain two new 10,000-ton ships. The namesake of H.M.A.S. SYDNEY since cruisers, H.M.A. Ships AUSTRALIA and CAN- commissioned in 1935. HOBART in September, BERRA. These ships, which (lid such out- 1938. and PERTH in June. 1939. the war 1835 standing work in the last war. were commis- breaking out ou her way to Australia.
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T.6.FPA THE NAVY OCTOBER. I960 * theatres of the war. In June, 1944. there were SECOND WORLD WAR approximately 510 Australians on loan to the In the Second World War the Royal Aus- Royal Navy, of whom more than 400 were tralian Navy was represented by ships or men, members of the Royal Australian Naval or both, on all the world's seaways: Egypt, Volunteer Reserve. United Kingdom. Libya. Somalilaml. Persian Indicative of the way in which these Gulf, West Africa. Russian convoys, the Battle Reservists, many of whom enlisted under the of the Atlantic, the invasion of Normandy, "Yacbtmeii's Scheme" ami had had lio previous Sicily, Italy, the Aegean. Malaya. Singapore. Naval experience, maintained Australia's repu- Sumatra. Java. Timor, Madagascar. the Bay tation as a Naval nation is the fact that of of Bengal. I'apua. tile Solomon Islands. New the 1.107 decorations and awards won by Aus- Guinea, the Philippine Islands. Borneo, the tralian Naval personnel. It>4 went to this China Sea. and the Japanese mainland. group of Reservists. life It is not possible in this short survey to tell of all the actions in which our ships took part - these are but a few: lu the Middle East, where, in collaboration with ships of Royal Navy, they took part in at many actions, including the Battles of Calabria and Matapan. the evacuation of Greece, the sinking by II.M.A.S. SYDNEY of the Italian cruiser Bnrtolomco Colleoni and destroyer Espero. and the work of the destrovers in pioneering tin- " TOBRI'K KERRY SERVICE." sea And in the Pacific, where, with units of the United Slates Navy, they took part in the is a eoixl lile. better than ever Battle of the Coral Sea, the landings at I.evte and Lingaveii and practically every other before, and in the Merchant action that was fought. Navy. more modern ships are appearing on the Australian In addition. H.M.A. Ships of all types sup. ported Australian Army operations in the New Register each year. Guinea. New Britain ami Solomons area. In addition to operating its Many men from the Royal Australian Navy own fleet of cargo \essels the also served with the Roval Navv in niaiiv H.M A S WATERHEN which with B.H.P Co. Ltd. has Aus- Stuart. Vendetta. Voyager and tralia's largest shipbuilding Vampire made up the flotilla which the (irrnum decisively named yard at Whyalla. ihereb\ pro- the "SCRAP IRON FLOTILLA." viding employment for a wide DRIBARM WATERHEN was sunk by air- craft while engaged in ferrving variety of trades and pro- supplies Into beselged TOBRt'K. fessions . . . producing the steel, building the ships, then COMPRESSED YEAST sailing them, surely a wide- VACUUM PACKED At the head of this list stands spread and vital national Dribarm' is a special form of compressed yeast Australia's most decorated project. dried under scientific conditions ahd carefully Naval Officer - a Lieutenant - compounded with a suitable yeast food. Commander. R.A.N.V.R.. hold- Packed to the high specifications of the Australian Navy. ing the 32 THE NAVY OCTOBER. I960 113 SHIPBUILDING PROGRAMME DURING SECOND WORLD WAR Are you denying yourself RELAXATION? Australia's Fleet, small and well balanced 12 River Class frigates and many Kairmile as it was, was not sufficient to meet the war's motor launches, Harbour Defence launches, demand, so three methods of expansion were water aud oil lighters were all built or started Relaxation. co;n mer.tat ano'pnysicai. .jicuiding to : t woni's adapted: during the war. leading physicians, essential. Yet how many people today, due to 1. Conversion of merchant ships as armed 3. The acquiring of ships from the Roval constant mental pressure brought about by the ever-increasing tempo of business and life in general, are finding themselves merchant cruisers later converted to land- Navy — the 8-inch cruiser SHROPSHIRE was "run-down". Well, the old adage "Don't let this happen to »ou" ing craft (infantry), store carriers, etc. itill stands good' was a gift from Itritain to replace II.XI.A.S. 2. Construction of new ships — ;t Tribal CANBERRA when the latter was lost bo" I lass destroyers. 60 minesweepers (20 for the enemy action. 6 destroyers (4 "X" Class and Picture yourself relaxing on boarc SOUTHERN CROSS on a wonderful round-the world vacation. A cruise pleasure planned for Koyal Xavy ami 4 for the Royal Indian Navy). 2 "Q" Class) were manned by the HAN you. by Shaw Savill Line, with no worries whatsoever, leaving vou completely free to recuperate ana to enjoy vour choice o« either a passive or active vacation The round the-world itinerary of the 20,000-ton one class nner. SOUTHERN CROSS, includes calls at New Zealaal, FIJI, Tahiti, Panama. Curacao. Triaidal England. 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WATSON iouking from the harbour side plete the building. will see this symbol of (iod. will have seen the skeleton of WILL YOU HELP ? the new .Memorial Chapel, I ley ond tin- altar, which will which when completed will lie You can do so by placing a incorporate stones from many donation in the box near the the first Memorial in New other parts of the Christian South Wales to the men of world will lie a magnificent model of the Chapel or by the Royal Australian Navy view of I lie entrance to the sending your donation to: who died in the service of harbour itnd North Head. CHAPEL APPEAL FUND. their country. H.M.A.S. WATSON, It is fitting that I his Chapel In tin' Hi months tlinl our WATSON'S BAY. should he erected at WATSON the main operational training establishment of the Navy and that it should he sited so thai it is a landmark to all who enter the harbour of Sydney from where the first ships, and most of them were Naval, to eome to Australia anchored after long and perilous voy- ages. Here in this chapel, we ho|>c that many men of the Navy through prayer ami meditation will find thai spiritual nourish- ment that will enable them In face whatever perils may be- fall tlieni either from man or sea. The design and the stone- work walls of tile chapel are in keeping with tile surround- ings, and it will he surmounted by a cross, which will he il- OIL SERVES OUR NAVY WELL luminated at night, so that Pint roof Iran la placed In position. Yes, to-day every ship in the R.A.N, is powered by oil. Each year CASUALTIES VAMl'IRE: 9/4 '42—Sunk by aircraft in Bay of Bengal. more than 12 million gallons of petroleum products are used to Total R.A.N, casualties from 3rd September, 1939, to 30th April. 1946. excluding deaths NESTOR: 13/6/42—Sunk by aircraft in Medi- maintain the Royal Australian Navy's mobility and fighting power. from natural causes, were 2,608. while the terranean. following ships were lost: VOYAGER: 23/9 42—Lost while helping Timor guerillas. Inserted by the Petroleum Information Bureau (Australia) on behalf of 8-inch Cruiser Sloopi l'ARRAM ATTA: 27/11/41—Sunk by sub- MARKETING COMPANIES: REFINING COMPANIES: CANBERRA: 9/8/42—Night action off Savo marine in Mediterranean. Island. Ampoi Petroleum Limited H. C. Sleigh Limited YARRA: 4/3/42—Sunk iu action S. of Java. Australian Oil Refining Pty. Ltd. 6-inch Cruisers Corvettes Atlantic Union Oil Company Neptune Oil Company Pty. Ltd. BP Refinery (Kwinana) Limited SYDNEY: 19/11/41—Raider action off W.A. Pfy Lfd ARMIDALE: 1/12/42—Sunk by aircraft while - - T, „ r , . . .. Shell Refining (Australia) Pty. I'ERTIl: 1/3/42—Night action off Sunda helping Timor guerillas. The Shell Company ot Australia ... Strait. BP Australia Limited Limited WALLAROO: 11'6'43—Lost in collision off Standard-Vacuum Refining Com- Destroyers Fremantle. Caltei Oil (Australia) Pty. Ltd. Vacuum Oil Company Pty. Ltd. pony (Australia) Pty. Ltd. WATERHEN: 30/6/41—Sunk bv aircraft on GEELONG: 18/10 44—Lost in collision off "spud run" to Tobrnk. New Guinea coast. THE NAVY OCTOBER. I960 It try. As the name suggests this Cateway to Adventure and method calls for the candidate to have achieved the educa- MIDSHIPMEN GO TO SEA tional level of Matriculation MARITIME a Career for University studies, prior to his entry to the College. Such MAINTENANCE candidates must be not more than 19 years in January of the PTY. LTD. year of entry. There is no further College examination For: tor this type of entry and a 0 Rust Elimination I >M M AN 1)1 N(ili Y situated years for a course of training boy may apply while still C on Captain's Point in the of three years' duration. The studying for Matriculation. • Tank Cleaning candidate for this mode of South-Western corner of .lervis The selection process is exactly # Flame Scaling Hay are the white walls and entry to the College is re- as for tin* Normal Entry but 0 Cleaning & Painting red roofs of the buildings that quired to have gained, prior to lakes place rather earlier in form the Royal Australian selection, the Intermediate the year, ultimate acceptance and Naval College where, within Certificate or its equivalent and being subject to the candi- All forms of Ships' Husbandry constant sight ami sound of to pass an Entrance Examina- date's achievement of his and Service the sea, the task of educating tion in the subjects of .Mathe- Matriculation at the end of and training the future officers matics a id English. Papers for the year. A bov entering the Consult: of the R.A.N, is carried out. tliis examination are set by the service in this way undertakes What of its task 1 The aim of civilian masters of the College a course of only one year in MARITIME and marked by an outside the College is to take in a tin. College. Maintenance group of normal young Aus- authority. The selection pro- cess involves a psychologist's Pty. Ltd. tralians, and to give them such Education is similar to that an education and training as interview and intelligence and of a normal secondary school MIDSHIPMEN who graduated from Ihe Royal Australian Naval College will tit them for the task of aptitude testing, in e d i e a I SHELL HOUSE, SYDNEY examination and ultimate pre- but iu addition all cadets re- at Jervis Bay last December embarked In H.M.A.S. SWAN In January going into the Australian Fleet for a four months sea training: cruise to New Zealand and Pacific Islands. sentation before the Selection ceive instruction in Physical BL 1159 (Day) WB 3640 (Night) as officers capable of fulfilling Education and Religious Edu- During the cruise they carry out every job in the ship. They have since Committee of three which in- flown to England for further training with the Royal Navy. the responsibilities of com- cation. Seamanship. Naviga- mand. cludes the Captain and the Headmaster of the College. tion and Engineering, while There are two forms of entry the Senior Year of the Normal to the Royal Australian Naval The other way in which a Entry also studies Current College: The normal entry is boy may enter the College is Affairs. of boys aged from 141 to Iii .J through the Matriculation En- BLUE STAR LINE SPORT: Regular sailings of fast and modern ships to the For Super-heated and Wei Steam • Distal Engines • and All As it is believed that a United Kingdom and Continental ports, taking Wool, Types of Compressors . . . Com- naval officer should have some General and Refrigerated Cargo. First-class accom- pression, Oil Control end Double knowledge of most games, a Seal Rings from 6in. to 60in. modation for a limited number of passengers. wide variety of activity in this Diemeters • Ail kinds of * Metallic Rod Peeling field is undertaken. The games • played on an inter-divisional basis and in competition out- We ere the Pioneers of Austrelia side the College are Rugby. for Piston Rings. Suppliers to the Australian Football.. Hockey. Nevy, Shipping Companies, Power Houses end Industrial Plants. Soccer, Basketball. Cricket. • Tenuis, Swimming. Atheletics, Full information regarding freight, passage rates Cross-country Running, Pul- and sailing dates from: ling (or Sculling), Sailing and W. A. HARRINGTON Boxing. Softball and (lolf are engaged in, but on a .less com- BLUE STAR LINE PTY. LTD. petitive footing. (AUST.) PTY. LIMITED 15 EAST STREET Cadets regularly form the US Eagle Street. BRISBANE UDCOMBE, N.S.W, Scottish House, 11/19 Bridge Street, SYDNEY bulk of the crews in the Col- Telephone: YX 7052 Scottish House, 90 William Street, MELBOURNE lege Yacht "Tam 0 Shanter" Telegrams: 1X8 North Terrace. ADELAIDE in various ocean races includ- " RINGTON," Sydney ing the Sydney-Hobart event. THE NAVY OCTOBER, I960 IT See Your Navy at Work Amenities Building. As a finale H.M.A.S. WATSON'S "OPEN DAY' they will give a marching dis- play at 4.45 p.m. on the Parade 3rd OCTOBER, 1960 Oround. The first in a jo r function fired i:i exactly tin- same way REFRESHMENTS: • luring the 1960 Navy Week in as from anti-submarine ships of Around the establishment Sydney will be at H.M.A.S. the Royal Australian Navy. visitors will find refreshment -Watson, when this establish- Naval Frogmen will demon- stalls to cater for their imme- ment will be open for public strate in Lady Bay how they diate requirements and After- inspection from 1.30 p.m. to enter tile water and are re- noon Tea may be obtained in 5.00 p.m.in on Monday. 3rd trieved by a fast moving boat the Amenities Building at 3.30 October. so that they may carry out p.m. their missions in enemy waters HOW TO GET THERE: RATINGS' ACCOMMODA- H.M.A.S. Watson is located and make good their escape as quickly as possible. TION AND AMENITIES: at South Head with an Army The lower floor of the north- establishment adjoining. The Within the school, anti-sub- ern Junior Ratings' Accommo- entrance gates arc in Cliff marine attack teams will show dation Block will be open so Street. Watson's Ray. Buses visitors how submerged sub- lluit visitors may see the com- from Central Railway (Eddy marines are detected and the fortable living conditions in Avenue i, Bridge Street, sequence of events leading up II.M.A.S. Watson. corner of Park and Elizabeth to attacks by anti-submarine Mortars. An inspection of the first Streets, and Kings Cross ter- Hoor of the Amenities Building minate at Watson's Bay. ap- will s h o w how pleasantly proximately 300 yard* from NAVIGATION DIRECTION ratings may spend their off the entrance gates. AND HYDROGRAPHIC The Torpedo Anti-Subma- duty hours with provision for riue School, which has been Visitors arriving by private DISPLAYS: wet and dry canteens, billiard located at Rushcutter Bay, LOCATION OF INSTALLATIONS car should drive through the In the Action Information and reading rooms, ami tele- moved into its fine new build- entrance gates. Thcv will then Training Centre and Radar vision. On the ground floor of ing at Watson in 1956 and, 1. L. Ladies' Toilets. be directed along Watson Torpedo Anti-Submarine School. Block all available radar sets this building is a modern galley following this, new accommoda- Drive to a car park. 2. Chief and Petty Officers' Accom- G. Gents' Toilets. will be operating. Here the and first-class dining hall, with tion buildings, dining hall visitor may witness how ships modation. WHAT TO BEE: a seating capacity of 400. galley and amenities buildings C. Lost Children. and aircraft are located by 3. Amenities Building. H.M.A.S. Watson is the home for all ratings, plus a new P. Information Centre radar and their movements SHORT HISTORY OF Administration building, have 4. Junior Ratings Accommodation. of the Torpedo Anti-Submarine plotted, so that the Captain of School, the Navigation Direc- H.M.A.S. WATSON: been completed. 5. Administration Building. R. Refreshments. a ship can see immediately the The establishment first com- 6. Action Information Training tion School, The East Austra- disposition of friendly and A fund has been started to + First Aid Post. lian Area Naval Band, and an menced in the early years of provide for the erection and fit- centre. enemy forces and make his plan tlu> Second World War. when Advanced Cookery School. for attack. ting of a Memorial Chapel, 7. Radar Block. • Site of Chapel. Throughout the afternoon the need arose for a school in about which yon have read men for the two first mentioned The Hvdrographie Display which to train operators of elsewhere in this issue. schools will demonstrate for will enable visitors to see how Radar, which had recently the benefit of visitors, the tasks charts an* made and Navy sur- come into service in the R.A.N. for which they are trained. veyors work. The establishment was en- PROGRAMME OF DISPLAYS BAND MARCHING DISPLAY: larged considerably in 1944. 4.45 p.m. TORPEDO AKTI BAND MARCHING and in 1945 it was officially FROGMAN DIVING DISPLAYS: ANTI-SUBMARINE ATTACK On the Parade Ground. SUBMARINE DISPLAYS: DISPLAY: commissioned as H.M.A.S. 2.15 p.m., 3.00 p.m., 3.45 p.m., DEMONSTRATIONS: Perhaps the most spectacular Throughout the afternoon Watson. 4.30 p.m. 1.45 p.m., 2.15 p.m., 2.45 p.m., ANTI-SUBMARINE MORTAR events will be the Anti-Sub- the combined Naval Bands of In the meantime, navigation Novy Frogmen will enter the water 3.15 p.m., 3.45 p.m., 4.15 p.m. FIRINGS: marine Mortar Firings and the H.M. Australian Fleet, the East training had commenced at and be picked up by a fast moving Teams will show how attacks on 2.00 p.m., 2.45 p.m., 3.30 p.m., Diving Displays by Naval Australian Area and H.M.A.S. Watson, and the two types of boat, simulating action in clearing submarines are made, using under- 4.15 p.m. Frogmen. Albatross will play incidental training were combined under on enemy beachhead of obstruc- water detecting devices. The These firings mil simulate attacks Visitors will see at first hand music on the Parade Oround the title of Navigation Direc- tions. This will lake place in Lady demonstration will take place In on enemy submarines and will lake how the deadlv Mortars are immediately in front of the tion School. Bay at rear of T.A.S. School. the T.A.S. School. place at rear of the T.A.S. School. 32 THE NAVY OCTOBER. I960 117 - V'~v? NAVY WEEK IN SYDNEY - DISPLAY AT GARDEN ISLAND, OCTOBER 8 a-Nr ir Programme of Events • '* • • - igjaBS £M •' a % 1.30 p.m. Dockyard Gates to be opened. 2.00 p.m. Dockyard and H.M.A. Ships open to visitors. Crane Rides begin (10). ttfc 2.00 p.m. Helicopter Display in Woolloomooloo Bay (7). 2.10 p.m. Diving Display in Outer Dock (1). 2.25 p.m. H.M.A.S. QUICKMATCH fires A.S. Mortars (5). 2.30 p.m. H.M.A.S. ANZAC fires Torpedo (6). 2.40 p.m. Helicopter Display in Woolloomooloo Bay (7). 2.50 p.m. Frogmen drop and pick up South of South East Pound (8). 3.00 p.m. Firefighting Display (9). 3.10 p.m. Diving Display in Outer Dock (1). 3.15 p.m. H.M.A.S. QUICKMATCH fires A.S. Mortar (5). 3.20 p.m. H.M.A.S. ANZAC fires Torpedo (6). 3.30 p.m. Helicopter Display (7). 3.45 p.m. Frogmen drop and pick up South of South East Pound (8). 3.50 p.m. Firefighting Display. Rescue of Pilot from Aircraft (9). 4.00 p.m. Helicopter Display in Woolloomooloo Bay (7). 4.05 p.m. H.M.A.S. QUICKMATCH fires A.S. Mortar (5). 4.10 p.m. H.M.A.S. ANZAC fires Torpedo (6). 4.20 p.m. Frogmen drop and pick up (8). 4.30 p.m. Firefighting Display (9). 4.45 p.m. Helicopter Display (7). 5.00 p.m. H.M.A. Ships closed to visitors. 5.30 p.m. Ceremonial Sunset (11). 6.00 p.m. Dockyard closed to visitors. A SHORT HISTORY OF HM.A. DOCKYARD CHURCH, CARDCN ISLAND The first known Church ser- unique of its kind, and I doubt DIMENSIONS Or THE CAPTAIN Key to Garden Island Displays and Installations vice to be held in the present whether you would find COOK DOCK Church was a Thanksgiving another church in Australia, Length: 1.139ft. Sins. I. Diving Display—outer Captain Cook Dock. 9. Firefighting display. Inner Dock: 706ft. Sins. 10. Crane rides. Service for peace on the ter- not on the ground level, yet 2. Floating Dock. mination of the South African Outer Dock: 393ft. Kins. 3. Main Workshops. 11. Ceremonial Sunset by combined Navy Band. having an outside entrance. War. This would make tile Breadth: 147 ft. 7J ins. A. Apprentices' Display. 12. Ferry landing. The history of tin1 Koyal Aus- Draught of water on clll at spfiWE date of the present Church tide: 45 ft. 5. H.M.A.S. "Quiberon" fires anti - submarine 13. Lost children. about 1902. Much can be sairl tralian Navy can be traced by Maximum Pumping Rate: 364 t< ni mortars. 14. Ladies' rest room. of this unusual Church (see looking at the stained glass per mtn. per pump. 6. H.M.A.S. "Vampire" fires torpedoes. 15. First aid. brochure inside entrance door windows, which depict many The whole dock can be emptied Helicopter sea-air rescue display. 16. Mines and diving equipment. in approximately 4 hours. 7. of Chnrch). The Church gallant shins. 8. Frogmen drop and pick up drill. Corresponding figures are on the map above. THE NAVY OCTOIER, I960 •••J H.M.A.S. MELBOURNE, a light carrier, has a displace- ment tonnage of 16,000 tons Fairey Aviation Company of standard and 20,00(1 tons fully loaded. She has a length of 701 feet Australasia Pty. Limited overall, a width of 128 feet on the flight deck, including the Bankstown, N.S.W. 6 degrees angled deck. She has a draught of 28 feet, a speed of 25 knots, and operates Sea Venom day and night jet Hghters. (iannet turbo-prop anti-submarine aircraft and Sveamore helicopters. To assist in landing on her aircraft, she is equipped with a mirror landing aid. Contractors To Her Majesty's Forces COATED NYLON AND TERYLENE BURNS, PHILP 6L COMPANY LIMITED P.V.C. 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ARTARMON JF3229 THE NAVY OCTOBER, 19*0 SEA AIR Sea Venom jet fighter and Gannet anti - submarine air- craft land on H.M.A.S. Melbourne. RESCUE MELBOURNE. Sycamore Helicopters taking off from the deck of H.M.A.S. Melbourne. ft Helicopters stand by during take off and landing of an aircraft from the carrier. if FEATHERBITE - Protective Mouthpiece Below: Protects your teeth against chipping and fracture when playing football or boxing and in other contact sports. Reduces the risk of H.M.A.S. Air concussion through a blow to the chin. Fits snugly and securely around the upper teeth, permitting mouth Sprite breathing and speech. Valuable in shock treatment and treatment of night-grinding of which is stationed at teeth. Jervis Bay for Sea Air As FEATHERBITE requires professional fitting, Rescue duties. CONSULT YOUR DENTIST MADE IN U.S.A. IMPORTED AND DISTRIBUTED 8Y JOHN T. JENNINGS PTY. LTD., SYDNEY OCTOBER. 1940 24 THE NAVY H.M.A.S. ANZAC - BATTLE CLASS DESTROYER H.M.A.S. VAMPIRE H.M.A.S. VAMPIRE — a Daring Class destroyer (sister ships, VOYA- GER and VENDETTA). All three were built in Australia and are the largest and most complicated destroyers to be constructed here. They have a displacement ton- nage of 2,800 tons standard and 3.600 tons when fully loaded, a length of 390 feet, breadth of 43 feet and a draught of 12 feet mean and 17 feet max. Their armament consists of guns <6 4.5-inch in twin turrets, 6 40 mm. Bofors A .A.), 5 21-in torpedo tubes and three barrelled depth charge mortars for anti-submarine wea- pons. The ships are powerfully equipped H.M.A.S. ANZAC—Battle Class destroyer (sister ship. TOBRUKl. Displacement tonnage. 3.375 tons full> for both offensive and defensive loaded. Length. 379 feet. Breadth. 41 feet. Draught. 121 feet mean. 131 feel max. purposes and have a speed of over Armament: (tuns—1 4.5 in.. 12 40mm. a.a.; torpedo tubes—5 21-inch: A/S Weapons— Triple barrelled depth charge mortar: Speed—30 knots. 30 knots. THE UNITED SHIP SERVICES PTY. 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All British subjects who signify approval lo the objects of the League are eligible. shipwrights supplied. MAY WE ASK YOU TO JOIN and swell our members so that the Navy League in Australia ma} be widely known and exercise an important Influence in the life of the Australian Nation? For particulars, contact The Secretary, 66 Clarence Street, Sydney, N.S.W. 88-102 NORMANBY RD„ SOUTH MELBOURNE or The Secretary, Room 8, 8th Roor, 528 Collins Street. Melbourne, C.I, Victoria or one of the Hon. Secretaries at: Telephone: MX 5231 Telegrams and Cables: " FLEETWAYS." Melbourne • Box 376E, G.P.O., Brisbane, Queensland • 30 Pirie Street, Adelaide, S.A. • 726 Sandy Bay Rd„ Lower Sandy Bay, Hobart • 62 Blencowe St., West Leederville, W.A. • P.O. Box 90, Darwin, N T. • 60 Limestone Ave., Ainslie, Canberra, A.C.T. 121 32 THE NAVY OCTOBER. I960 H.M.A.S. QUICKMATCH H.M.A.S. QUICKMATCH: Anti-submarine Frigate (sister ships. QUEENBOROUGH. QUIBERON and QUADRANT). 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PARRAMATTA launched last ye?.r. is expected «o commission in 1961. A sister ship YARRA has also been launched at the Williamstown Naval Doikvard, Victoria. Two sister ships are at present being built. It has been stated that these two ships will be the first H.M.A. Ships to be fitted with guided Diesel Fuel missiles. It is claimed that their hieh forecastle enables them to maintain a high speed even in bad weather. Injection Equipment Food tastes better . . . # Repairs % Maintenance 0 Consulting and Manufacturing Engineers NEPTUNE Reliability is the watchword of ENGINEERING COMPANY IAVENOER BAY J. FENWICK & CO. PTY. LTD. FOSTERS LAGER ABBOTS LACER NORTH SYDNEY STEAM TUC OWNERS, SYDNEY MELBOURNE BITTER VICTORIA BITTER XB 2004 PHONES XB 2695 also at NEWCASTLE, PORT KEMBLA and KURNELL 32 THE NAVY OCTOBER. I960 33 Junior Recruits' Training Scheme ANY a recruit to the Navy technically qualified personnel in the first half of the required. centurM y endured the taunts of Recent years have seen the the ancient mariners that the widening of officer training In era of "wooden ships ami iron include I'niversity courses and men" had been succeeded by h diversity of overseas courses one of "iron ships and wooden while the establishment of men." Today this jibe is sel- R.A.N.A.T.E. ensures a regular dom lira rd for anyone with a How of artisans sufficient tc. MELBOURNE passing knowledge of the meet most of the requirements STEAMSHIP changes in naval warfare dur- nf the Koyal Australian Navy CO. LTD. ing tin* past two decades is well in these categories. To these aware that both the iron men Head Office. established methods of recruit- SI KING ST., MELBOURNE and wooden men have been re- ment and training has now Branches or Agencies placed by a body of highly been added the .Junior Ke- at all ports skilled technicians from whom cruits' Training Establishment, higher and higher standards designed to train 15} — 16} Managing Agents for HOBSONS BAY DOCK AND of attainment are demanded year old youths for eventual ENGINEERING CO. PTY. each year. selection ami technical training LTD. fur the Seaman. Communica- Works: Williamstown, Victoria In an expanding economy tions, Engineering. Electrical HODGE ENGINEERING CO. such as that of Australia the and other general branches of PTY. LTD. Royal Australian Navy, in the R.A.N. Works: Sussex St., Sydney common with the other Ser- and vices. has faced a major prob- This establishment was com- COCKBURN ENGINEERING lem in endeavouring to attract missioned in ll.M.A.S. LEEl PTY. LTD. sufficient recruits of the re- WIN, Fremantle. Western Aus- The Recruiting OfBcer. Lt. Cdr. Clark-Smith swears in some of the S5 New South Wale, bov, who Works: Ilines Rd., Fremantle quired calibre, and, of neces- tralia. under the command of joined (he Navy recently as Junior Recruits. Ship Repairers, etc. sity. has had to make con- Commodore R. Rhoades D.S.C., siderable a d j u s t m e it t s t o mi July IKtli this year, when methods employed in past 155 Junior Recruits were en- Rest... Relax... Recuperate years to recruit and train the tered from all states of Aus- tralia to commence a twelve months period of training. In January. 19(il. a second intake . . . across Ih* Atlantic of approximately 150 will WE ARE SUPPLIERS OF SEA FRESH LOCAL FISH bring the complement of Junior Recruits to the desired and :100, which number will lie Travel in comfort, the care-free "Cunard" Direct Importers of United Kingdom and Continental maintained by six monthly way. You enter a new kind of life the moment selections of the same size to you step on board ... a life of peaceful relaxation. replace those moving on to the QUICK-FROZEN FISH normal technical training es- fine food, worm comradeship and superb comfort. tablishments of the K.A.N. Wholesale Suppliers to Hotels and Restaurants You couldn't wish for smoother service, or a more It is hoped that the intro- pleasant introduction to the delightful days ahead. WE SPECIALISE IN SHIPS PROVIDORING duction of junior recruit train- BULK COLD STORE AND WHOLESALE DEPT.: ing will attract to the Royal Getting there'* halt the fun irilh Australian Navy intelligent Corner of Gibbon, and Morion Streets, Redfern—MX 5688 boys who would normally he absorbed and retained in civil employment between the age A. A. MURRELLS FISH SUPPLY of 15} at which some of them Cunard Line Head Office: leave school and the age of PORT LINE LTD. (Inc. in England), SO YOUNG STREET. SYDNEY. 17 at which the Navy will ac- DALGETY and COMPANY LTD. (Inc. in England), 195 George Street, Sydney-BU 5945. After Hours-FY 5470. cept them under the existing 2 O'CONNELL STREET. SYDNEY system. Also BRISBANE MELBOURNE. ADELAIDE and PERTH 34 THE NAVY OCTOBER. 1940 First Naval Apprentices tion of four years of intensive training by the Senior Term. J. Murray-More (N.S.W.) Pty. Ltd. " Pass Out" The Passing-out Parade was followed quickly by a Prize- • giving Ceremony, and speeches Guided Missile Technicians by Vice Admiral Burrell and of the Future? Captain B. W. 'Mussared R.A.N., the Captain of Nirim- 173 PHILLIP STREET, WATERLOO N WEDNESDAY, 15th ba, pointed out the high stan- O June, I960, a memorable dard attained by the 38 mem- • occasion for the Royal Austra- bers of this, the first Entry, lian Navy occurred at II.M.A.S. their smart appearance and Nirimba, the R.A.N. Appren- bearing and the eventual value tice Training Establishment, to the Fleet of their skill of MERCHANT STEEL SECTIONS, SHEETS, PLATES when before the full Naval hand and technical knowledge ill the maintenance of ships and BARS STRUCTURAL and REINFORCING Hoard. Senior Officers, training staff and a large crowd of and machinery. • parents and friends, the 315 Naval Artificer Apprentices The necessity for setting up under training were reviewed such a training organisation by the First Naval Member. by tile Navy was due to a Vice-Admiral Sir Henry Bur variety of reasons, the main To provide the necessary edu- To supplement the training Telephone MX 3201 rell. K.B.K.. ('.I!., on the occa- being that with the increas- cational background to absorb the apprentices are sent to sea sion of the successful comple- ing complexity of the all these technical subjects, an for a fortnight at least, usually machinery and equipment in- average of 10 hours per week in fourth and fifth terms, to stalled iu the ships of the for the first six terms is de- get the feel of living on board Fleet it required 11 superior voted to school subjects such ship, whilst in sixth term it type of artificer, who not only as mathematics, mechanics, has been the practice to co- needed skill of hand but who physics, chemistry and English. operate with the R.A.A.F. 011 also needed to have a high Naturally with excellent a three day Combat Survival degree of intelligence and ail playing fields, compulsory Exercise. There is an Assault ever increasing technical back- sport on Wednesday afternoons Course within the establish- 7 INC ground. It was also felt that is extremely well catered for, ment. used to train the lads in ill for protection « naval trained apprentice particularly in the Winter physical fitness and self re- would be better disciplined, season when Rugby Union, liance so that they know of more adaptable, self reliant Soccer and Hockey are played. what effort they are capable. Zinc provides effective and economical and conscientious. Over a long term the future officers of the protection against Corrosion. engineering and electrical Metallic Zinc Coatings — hot-dip specialisations will be chosen galvanizing, zinc spraying, sherardizing. from ths reserve of talent. In POOLE &. STEEL LTD. and zinc-rich paints — to protect iron and the meantime the successful apprentices will at first become steel sheets, tubes, pipes, wire, bolts and 5th class artificers and after a IS STEPHEN STREET. BALMAIN nuts, holloware. nails, and structural steel year be promoted to tile equiva- for television and electrical transmission lent of Petty Officer and Chief N5.W, towers. Petty Officers with an ever in- Telephone: WB25U Zinc in Sacrificial Anodes — to creasing degree of responsi- bility. protect underwater steel structures General Engineers, Boilermakers, Shipbuilders, and ships' hulls. Several trades arc taught at Dredge Builders Nirimba, and associated with Plans, Specifications and Estimates prepared each trade is a complementary High grade electrolytic zinc (guaranteed f9.VS%) for Mining Dredges and Plant of all kinds. •« produced by technical course to augment the professional requirements Electric Welding and Oxy-acetylene Work. ELECTROLYTIC ZINC CO. OF A'SIA LTD., of the Branch. At present 3*0 Lonsdale Street. MELBOURNE, C.I. openings exist in the Engine Telegrams: Room. Electrical Shipwright " POOLSTEEL," BALMAIN, N.S.W and Ordnance Branches. OCTOBER, I960 IT An LSI at Heard Is. WELCOME VISITOR The name H.M.A.S. SUBSCRIPTION FORM T is particularly fitting that LABUAN—she took the To "The Navy" main party to the Box 3850, 6.P.O. I H.M.S. CAVENDISH should Antarctic. Sydney, N.S.W. be participating in our Navy Week, for she was built as a At the end o£ the Second result of a Navy Week orga- I enclose 20/- (postal note, money order or cheque) for Year the Cadet is asked to nised in 1942 by the Borough nominate his branch speciali- 12 issues of " The Navy," post free, commencing from of Kendal, at which was col- zation and in his Third Year lected £480,412 towards pro- his studies arc of such a viding a destroyer for the nature as to lean slightly to- (Pleste add exchange where applicable) Royal Navy. wards that particular branch. She is 362 feet long, dis- However, only the very first Name ...... places 2,600 tons and a speed inclinations towards specializa- of over ?? knots. She com- tion are apparent in the College Street missioned in 1944 and saw ser- curriculum, the real work in vice in the European and Par that direction not being un- City State East theatres before being paid dertaken until the Cadet gra- off in 1946. duates front the College and Data . She was modernised in 1955 commences further training in BOYS! and reeommissioned in 1956 the United Kingdom, initially with her armament consider- at the Hoval Naval College, This is your chance to take a part in Australia's ever-developing Dartmouth. Naval Programme and learn an interesting and useful trade. At Graduation, after three years, or one, dependent upon As a veteran rum drinker, I find his form of entry, the Cadet NAVAL Midshipman is ready for the serious business of entering DOCKYARD Good upon the further task of gain- APPRENTICES ing the technical knowledge Old Colonial'' required for the branch of his PARENTS Here Is an opportunity for your son to be apprenticed and choice. At the Royal Austra- receive training In all branches of Naval Repair and Refitting work In the largest and best-equipped Naval Yard and Dry Dock In the Southern Rum lian Naval College, he is Hemispnere. brought to Matriculation level in the subjects of his curricu- APPRENTICESHIP is available at Garden Island Dockyard. Sydney, controlled by the Commonwealth Government, under conditions which to be smooth, warming, lum and the (Iraduate is will enable you not only to become an efficient tradesman, but give you the opportunity of qualifying as a Draughtsman or Professional recognised by all Australian Officer In Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or Ship Construction. gentle and very Universities as equipped to The period of apprenticeship is for 5 years and, subject to satisfactory progress, Technical College fees will be paid by the Commonwealth commence a degree course. He Government. satisfying is also given a sound know- RATES OF PAY are in accordance with the Arbitration Court Award ledge of Seamanship and Navi- made between the Department and the Trade Unions. On completion gation and a rudimentary of the first year, an additional weekly payment Is made, subject to • 1st PRIZE R.A.S., '58 satisfactory progress. Three weeks' annual leave and liberal sick leave knowledge of Engineering, lie are granted, and an allowance Is payable to apprentices who are is academically well qualified obliged to live away from home owing to distance. • 1st PRIZE R.A.S., '59 to handle his future courses of ELIGIBILITY Age limit Is 15 years and under 17 years at date of taking study and the endeavour has up appointment. A satisfactory pass at the Intermediate Certificate • TRULY A been made, too, to see that he examination Is desirable, but not essential. is physically, morally and pro- VACANCIES exist for the following trade apprenticeships: Fitter and fessionally fitted to undertake Turner, Scientific Instrument Maker. Refrigeration Mechanic. Radio CHAMPION Tradesmen, Boilermaker and Welder, Shipwright, and Boatbullder, the enormously responsible Ship's Plumber, Painter, Moulder, Coppersmith, Englnesmlth, Motor Mechanic, Sallmaker, Sheetmetal Workers, Joiners, Patternmakers, task for which he has been Upholsterers. trained, that of the proper care and command of the ships and APPLICATION mult be nude on the form prescribed. For appll- men of the Royal Australian catlon form and copy of conditions of entry, apply to yoar District Employment Ottlce, or tbe General Manager, Garden Island Dockyard, Trade Enquiries: TALLERMAN & CO. PTY. LTD. Navy. Sydney, closing date 11th November, I960. 40 YORK STREET, SYDNEY :: 'PHONE: BX24II 28 THE OCTOBER, I960 39 ably enhanced. She now carries three 4.5-inch dual purpose guns, in single mountings con- For That Efficient trolled by one of the latest electronic systems in the Ser- vice. four 40mm. Bofors anti- Di^CfMrTD / T ADff aircraft guns. Her anti-ship armament is completed by four I 21-inch torpedo tubes and she carries Asdic and two 3-bar- relled "Squid" mortars for at- Service tacking submarines. II..M.S. CAVENDISH is the between All Australian States, first ship of that name to serve in the Royal Navy, being Tasmania, New Zealand, Fiji named after Thomas Caven- dish, the third circumnavigator of the world. In his youth, Call or Phone . . . Cavendish served at sea in the then fashionable employment of piracy. In 1585 he commis- sioned a ship of his own in the ADELAIDE STEAMSHIP CO. LTD. Fleet sent out under Sir 22 Bridge Street, Sydney. B 05S9. Richard Grenville to make the first settlement in Virginia. In AUSTRALIAN STEAMSHIPS PTY. LTI). 1580 he sailed from Plymouth Agents: Howard Smith Ltd. in the Desire, with two other 269 George Street. Sydney. Bl' 5611. ships in company, on a priva- teering voyage which he com- A.L.S.N. CO. LTD. pleted in 1588. having sailed Agents: Mardonald Hamilton x- Co. Ptv. Ltd. around the world and passed 247 George Street, Sydney. 27 8031. unseen through the remains of the defeated Spanish Armada HUDDART PARKER LIMITED as he came un the Channel. 10 Bridge Street, Sydney. Bl' 1245. During his voyage he passed MclLYVRAITH McEACHARN LTD. through the Straits of Magel- Caltex House, 167 Kent Street, Svdnev. lan, and, after attacking BU 1481. Spanish ships and towns on the coast of Chile, captured a MELBOURNE STEAMSHIP CO. LTD. treasure ship from the Philip- Clarence/Barrack Streets, Sydney. BX 4511. pines — the Manila Galleon — and took from her 22,000 pesos UNION STEAM SHIP CO. of N.Z. LTD. of gold and 600 tons of Union House, 247 George Street, Svdnev. rich merchandise. B 0528. NEW BESTOBELL ALUMINISED ASBESTOS CLOTHING JAMES PATERSON & CO. PTV. LTD. ONE SCOTCH Agents: Huddart Parker Ltd. REFLECTS UP TO 95% RADIANT HEAT 10 Bridge Street. Sydney. BU 1245. STANDS OUT You'd probably never use a suit like the one above (photographed recently at a special demonstration to fire-fighting authorities), but the same newly- developed aluminised asbestos is now available from Bestobell in addition to OFFICES AND AGENCIES IN AIL STATES VAT the more conventional material. The Bestobell range of protective clothing includes gauntlets, gloves, aprons, leggings, overalls, helmets, boots, armlets, etc. Other Protective Equipment SHIP OWNERS • IIC OWNERS • COLLIERY 69 such as fire curtains and fire blankets, can be made to order. ^r/jO'/S* Phone for prompt attention—we will he pleased to call. 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