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Australian Navy Commodore Allan Du Toit Relieved Rear Adm
FESR Archive (www.fesrassociation.com) Documents appear as originally posted (i.e. unedited) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visitors Log: Archived Messages: General: October to December 2007 The FESR Visitors Log http://fesrassociation.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl General >> Bulletin Board >> RAN Commodore Takes Over CTF 158 http://fesrassociation.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1191197194 st Message started by seashells on Oct 1 , 2007, 10:06am Title: RAN Commodore Takes Over CTF 158 Post by seashells on Oct 1st, 2007, 10:06am NSA, Bahrain -- Royal Australian Navy Commodore Allan du Toit relieved Rear Adm. Garry E. Hall as commander of Combined Task Force (CTF) 158 during a ceremony at Naval Support Activity Bahrain Sept. 27. Command of CTF 158 typically rotates among coalition partners Australia, United Kingdom and the United States. CTF 158 is comprised of coalition ships and its primary mission in the Persian Gulf is Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in and around both the Al Basrah and Khawr Al Amaya Oil Terminals (ABOT and KAAOT, respectively), in support of U.N. Security Council Resolution 1723. This resolution charges the multinational force with the responsibility and authority to maintain security and stability in Iraqi territorial waters and also supports the Iraqi government's request for security support. Additionally, under the training and leadership of CTF 158, Iraqi marines aboard ABOT and KAAOT train with the coalition in order to eventually assume responsibility for security. “I am honored to have been in command of this task force,” said Hall. “The coalition forces have done an excellent job of providing security to the oil platforms and training the Iraqi forces.” “I am very proud of the coalition forces and my staff in supporting the CTF 158 mission,” said Capt. -
The Australian Naval Architect
THE AUSTRALIAN NAVAL ARCHITECT Volume 4 Number 3 August 2000 THE AUSTRALIAN NAVAL ARCHITECT Journal of The Royal Institution of Naval Architects (Australian Division) Volume 4 Number 3 August 2000 Cover Photo: 4 From the Division President Solar Sailor in Wollongong Harbour during her 5 Editorial delivery voyage to Sydney (Photo Solar Sailor 6 Letters to the Editor Ltd) 10 News from the Sections 15 Coming Events 17 General News The Australian Naval Architect is published four times per year. All correspondence and advertis- 30 Education News ing should be sent to: 33 From the Crow’s Nest The Editor 35 Prevention of pollution from oil tankers The Australian Naval Architect — can we improve on double hulls? — c/o RINA Robin Gehling PO Box No. 976 46 Stability Data: a Master’s View — EPPING, NSW 1710 Captain J. Lewis AUSTRALIA email: [email protected] 50 Professional Notes The deadline for the next edition of The Austral- 53 Industry News ian Naval Architect (Vol. 4 No. 4, November 54 The Internet 2000) is Friday 20 October 2000. 55 Membership Notes Opinions expressed in this journal are not nec- 56 Naval Architects on the move essarily those of the Institution. 59 Some marine casualties — Exercises in Forensic Naval Architecture (Part 6) — R. J. Herd The Australian Naval Architect ISSN 1441-0125 63 From the Archives © Royal Institution of Naval Architects 2000 Editor in Chief: John Jeremy Technical Editor: Phil Helmore RINA Australian Division on the Print Post Approved PP 606811/00009 World Wide Web Printed by B E E Printmail Telephone (02) 9437 6917 www.rina.org.uk/au August 2000 3 Paper gives defence industry in general minimal From the Division President exposure. -
IHS Newsletter 1985
THE INTERNATIONAL HYOROFOILSOCIETY North American Association. Post Office Box 2100 .Gaithersburg. Maryland 20879 ~ r~ ~ ~;:.;.:..:::;:..;;:.:.C... ;,'::::.:..:.CN f?l~ 1;}., \1~4;z 1985 ANNUAL MEETING OF ms EXCmNG NEWS! 2 May 1985 WE'LL SOON BE ONE! Blackie's House or Beer The North American Association of The 22nd at M Streets, N.W. International Hydrofoil Society is merging with Washington, D .C . the parent International Hydrofoil Society! Cocktails: 7 to 8 o'clock At long last the reorganization will soon be taking Dinner: 8 to 9 o'clock place and plans are underway to simplify this process. See pages 2 and 3 for more information The International Hydrofoil Society (IHS) on the subject. will be holding its annual meeting in conjunction with the annual meeting of the American Society of N aval Engineers (ASNE). Their annual meeting, which lasts two days, 2 WHAT'S INSmE???? and 3 May, is called ASNE Day 1985, and will ~ be held at the Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. Ii~ Reorganization of the IHS 2 II Captain Robert J. Johnston, New Our annual dinner and meeting or IHS will President of IHS 4 be held on Thursday evening, 2 May in the Commands at PHMRON TWO. 3 Caribbean Room or Blackie's House or Beer in Know your Leaders (Officers & Washington, D.C. You will have a choice or HIGHPOINTBoard of Directors)(PCH-1) ', ..6 two entrees: beer ($18) or scallops ($15). (See the enclosed flyer ror more details.) Boeing Sells JETFOIL for Marine Research. .6 USS PEGASUS Leaves Yard 6 There will be a business session immediately People in the N ews 7 following dinner which will consist of summary Study of High Speed Waterborne Transportation reports from our respective committee Completed 7 chairmen, and a short acknowledgement from 15 Years of Hydrofoil Operations 8 our new International Hydrofoil Society PHT Textbook Progressing. -
Ònurungióremembered OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER of the CONCORD HERITAGE SOCIETY Email: [email protected]
ÒNurungiÓRemembered OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE CONCORD HERITAGE SOCIETY email: [email protected] www.concordheritage.asn.au EDITOR No.121 June 2006 LOIS MICHEL 9744-8528 PRESIDENT Metropolitan Fire Brigade JANN OGDEN 9809-5772 The Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB), the to easily confirm if the premises were in- precursor to the NSW Fire Brigade, was es- sured and by which company. PUBLIC RELATIONS tablished on 14th February, 1884. TRISH SKEHAN The Companies employed small boys as 4369-4172 MFB headquarters began operating from the runners to notify their brigades of any fires. old Insurance Brigade Headquarters in Upon arrival at the fire the men would in- SECRETARY/TREASURER Bathurst Street but with demand for a new spect the building for the “firemark” to see LOIS MICHEL central fire station the government purchased if the premises were insured by them. If 3 Flavelle Street a site on the western side of Castlereagh not, then they would take no action but (P.O. Box 152) Street and in 1888 the new station was com- probably wouldn’t leave the scene in case Concord 2137 pleted. the fire spread to adjoining buildings which Phone: 9744-8528 might be insured by them. Fax: 9744-7591 From dusk to dawn junior fire fighters spent ----------------- three hours on a twenty metre high tower In 1854 Andrew Torning inaugurated the first MEETINGS (called the pigeon box) undertaking fire spot- Volunteer Fire Brigade in Sydney and also General Meetings ting duty. assisted in the formation of others. 2nd Wednesday of month A watchroom was located on the northern In the days of the Volunteer Fire Brigades, at 7:30 pm in the side of the ground floor and telephone ex- payment was made to the brigade which Concord Citizens’ Centre 9 Wellbank Street, Concord change board, fire alarms and electrical ap- discharged the first stream of water on the Phone: 8765-9155 paratus were operated from there. -
Thirteenth Session, Commencing at 2.30Pm ORDERS, DECORATIONS
Thirteenth Session, Commencing at 2.30pm ORDERS, DECORATIONS & MEDALS BRITISH SINGLES 4246* King's Police Medal (GVR), for Gallantry. P.C. (C.I.D.) John Rutherford Metropolitan Police. Engraved. Extremely 4247* fi ne. King's Police Medal (GVR) with bar, 1st January 1934 $1,350 (for Gallantry). Ban Behari Mukherji Insp Bengal Police. Engraved. The bar is an excellent jewellers copy, which was Detective Constable John Rutherford Metropolitan Police. L G 01Jan1924 made after consultation with John Tamplin, U.K. Edge bruise 'At about 10.30pm on 28th July 1922, Constable Rutherford while off duty, on reverse at 5 o'clock, very fi ne and rare. was in the saloon bar of the 'Red Bull' Public House, Grays Inn Road, when six men entered, three of whom he knew belonging to a local gang known $1,350 as the 'Camden Town Gang'. As the men entered, members of a rival gang, already inside the pub, moved towards them and forced them into the street. KPM L G 01Jan1919 pg 114 'This offi cer has been employed throughout his The Constable followed, and saw one man fi re a revolver. Most of the men service in the Special Branch where he has worked untiringly, and undeterred were carrying fi rearms, and as the two gangs went down Portpool Lane by the fact that he witnessed the assasination of one of his brother offi cers. followed by the Constable, several shots were fi red in his direction. One of He is an offi cer of great tact, ability and courage, and his work has led in the leaders shouted, 'Go back Rutherford' and fi red a shot at him. -
A Cultural History of Fort Denison, Sydney Harbour
A Cultural History of Fort Denison, Sydney Harbour: A Symbol of Pride or Folly? (Author’s photograph, 2016.) A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of BA (Hons) in History, University of Sydney Laura Signorelli 2016 Acknowledgements I would like to express my deepest gratitude to my supervisor, Dr Peter Hobbins, for his unconditional support and guidance that saw me through this difficult, but rewarding year. Without your wisdom, encouragement, and persistent help this thesis would not have been possible. I will be forever grateful for your accompaniment to Fort Denison – an excursion where your knowledge and direction helped shape this thesis. Thank you to my parents Joe and Anne, without your continual support and love I would not be where I am today. Look out for me emerging from the confines of the study and actually managing to engage in non-thesis related discussion. To Dylan, your understanding and patience has meant the world to me, thank you. Finally to Liz, I am grateful for all the time you sacrificed helping me fix disastrous sentences and providing me with much-needed motivational pep talks. 2 Table of Contents List of Figures 4 Introduction ‘Haute Cuisine? Pinchgut’s the Scene’ 8 Chapter One ‘Pride or Folly?’ The Contestation and Construction of Fort Denison, 1788-1857 21 Chapter Two ‘Becoming Picturesque’: The Anachronistic Fort, 1859-1912 48 Chapter Three ‘The Historic Fort’ 73 Conclusion ‘Convict Island to Gourmet Getaway’ 110 Bibliography 113 3 List of Figures Figure 1. Gifts Australia, Cheese and Wine Tasting, Fort Denison, Sydney Harbour, 2016, Gifts Australia, <https://www.giftsaustralia.com.au/men/experiences/cheese-wine-tasting>, viewed 10 September 2016. -
Sydney Government Bus Routes
SYDNEY GOVERNMENT BUS ROUTES Brief histories from 1932 to the present of Government bus services in the metropolitan area of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Route histories – Inner Northern Suburbs Routes in the 200-299 range from the 1940s & their predecessors (now part of Contract Regions 7 & 8) Routes 2, 47, 67, 163 in the 1925 route number system Routes 900-902 in the original three-digit route number system and Routes 020, 200-210, 216, 218-275, 284-297, 547 in the standard three-digit (Sydney Region) route number system A work in progress. Corrections and comments welcome – [email protected] Much of the information in these listings has been derived from City to Suburb – a 50 year journey, by Greg Travers, as well as Greg’s contributions to Fleet Line & Australian Bus magazines, much of which has been well summarised by Trevor Woolley. These sources are gratefully acknowledged. These listings cover regular route services, but exclude special & promotional services. Numbers for express routes in the Inner Northern Suburbs have three numerals (in the same series as non-express routes) without the alphabetical prefixes “E” or “X” which are used for Government express bus routes elsewhere in Sydney. denotes this route or this version of the route no longer operative. Suburbs covered by these routes (Suburbs with wharves served by regular ferry services (F) or railway stations (R) in bold) Balmoral Beach East Lindfield Marsfield Northbridge Balmoral Heights East Roseville McMahons Point (F) Northwood Beauty Point East Willoughby -
Twelfth Session, Commencing at 11.30 Am
Twelfth Session, Commencing at 11.30 am COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS 3127 House of Hawke, (1980), fi ftieth year investment ingot in fi ne silver (30g; 40mm); Launch of the Countrylink Explorer, undated (1993), in bronze (60mm), cased; 150 Years of Catholic Schooling, 1845-1995, in bronze and enamel and lacquered (65mm), with suspension ring; Historic House Trust New South Wales, 2004, Sydney Mint, in bronze (40mm); Neva The First Russian Ship in Australia 200th Anniversary, 1807-2007, in bronze (49.5mm), in case with certifi cate (300 mintage); The University of Sydney, undated, in bronze (51mm), obverse, university crest, reverse, Harbour Bridge, Opera House and yacht; City of Sydney medals, undated, in bronze (57mm) (2), obverse, crest of City, reverse, partial crest at top with provision for naming below. Uncirculated. (8) $150 part 3128* Northam's Avon Descent medal, 1980, in bronze (51mm), with suspension ring and loop, inscribed to, 'R.Silberstein'; Harness Racing Board Drivers Achievement Award, undated, in bronze (57mm), obverse, T.E. Demmler World Driving Champion 1987, unnamed; Australian Maccabi Council Interstate Sports Carnival, Sydney 1973-74, in bronze (51mm), for Lawn Bowls, unnamed; S.A. Amateur Swimming Association Profi ciency medal, in silvered (32mm), with suspension ring, unnamed; Rotary Club of Frankston Central, Annual Business Luncheon Grand Prix Special Mornington Racecourse, April 28th 1995, in bronze (47mm) (2, one with case), both unnamed. Extremely fi ne - uncirculated. (6) $100 The Avon Descent is an annual 2-day white water event held in August for paddle craft and small motor boats starting at the town of Northam and running along the Avon and Swan rivers to Perth. -
February 2020
VOLUME 23 NUMBER 6 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION FEBRUARY 2020 ~ In Memoriam ~ David Posadas Retires from Alice “Dolly” Chamberlin Plainville Police Department The Hometown Connection recently said “Good Bye” to our long time 23 year volunteer, Alice “Dolly” Chamberlin. Please see obituary on page 39. Detective David Posadas, center, was recognized with a farewell gathering of co-workers and friends recently. Shown above with Town Manager Fire Marshall Robert Lee and Chief Matt Catania, a coffee and cake reception was hosted at which many said farewell to David and commented on his long career Larry Sutherland Retires with the Plainville Police Department. David has accepted a position with the Connecticut State Police. He thanked those attending and was grateful for the opportunities he had during his career with Plainville. Congratulations Dave, we wish you the BEST! Mike Widger Retires from the Roadways Dept. Mike Widger (right) retired from the Town of Plainville after 34 years of service. Mike worked as Foreman of the Roadways Department. A Reception was held in Mikes’ honor as December 18th where Chef Dom Plainville’s first full time Fire Marshall, Larry Sutherland, was honored Mochini,Roadways recently for his upcoming retirement. Larry has been a member of Supervisor, hosted the the Plainville Fire Department for over 30 years and served as Fire event. Congratulations Marshall for the past 15 years. Shown with wife Barbara, Larry Mike, thanks for your was congratulated by Kathy Pugliese, Deb Tompkins and Rosemary service!! Morante from the Town Council. Congratulations Larry, ENJOY! PAGE 2 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION FEBRUARY 2020 The 9th Annual Nick Ruffini Memorial Northeast Produce Open Golf Tournament The Country Club of Farmington To Benefit: The Plainville Fuel Bank & Plainville Youth Sports Pictured: Joe Ruffini, Susie Woerz receiving the check from Michael Melninkaitis, Chairman and Michael Michaud, Co-Chairman A Special Thank You... -
Sydney Ferries Annual Report 2005
Letter to the voting shareholders 31 October 2005 Governor Macquarie Tower 1 Farrer Place, Sydney NSW 2000 The Hon. John Della Bosca, MLC The Hon. Michael Costa, MLC Special Minister of State Minister for Finance Minister for Commerce Minister for Infrastructure Minister for Industrial Relations Minister for the Hunter Minister for Ageing Minister for Disability Services Assistant Treasurer Vice-President of the Executive Council Dear Ministers We have pleasure in submitting, for your information and presentation to Parliament, the Sydney Ferries Corporation Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2005. The report has been prepared in accordance with the Annual Reports (Statutory Bodies) Act 1984 (NSW), the Annual Reports (Statutory Bodies) Regulation 2005 (NSW), and the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983 (NSW). Geoff Ashton Suzanne Sinclair Acting Chair Chief Executive Officer Sydney Ferries Corporation Sydney Ferries Corporation 1 Sydney Ferries Corporation building a safer and better service Contents 2 3 About Sydney Ferries Corporation 5 Message from Acting Chair and Chief Executive Officer The 200/05 financial year was a defining period for Sydney Ferries Corporation. in July 200. The Working Group includes representatives from a broad a range of community interests. It continues to provide valuable practical input to assist the Corporation to improve its operations and help On 1 July 200, Sydney Ferries was established as a State Owned Corporation, operating independently meet customer expectations. for the first time since the NSW Government bought the ferry business in 1951. During the year a detailed customer survey was conducted to profile the needs of customers and provide Amendments to the Transport Administration Act 1988 (NSW), passed by the NSW Parliament in December data to investigate potential improvements to current ferry frequency, timing and destinations. -
TROLLEY WIRE APRIL, 1982 REACHING the NORTH SHORE by K
30 1982 YEARS NUMBER 199 Journal of APRIL, 1982 AUSTRALIAN TRAMWAY MUSEUMS ISSN 0155- 1264 - jtufm, m i REACHING THE NORTH SHORE Registered by Australia Post — Publication No. NBH 0804 APRIL 1982 Vol. 23 No. 2 1952 30 I9S2 Issue No, 199 THIRTIETH YEAR OE PUBLICATION EDITOR Laurie Gordon PRODUCTION Bob Merchant SUBSCRIPTIONS Norm Chinn J im O'Brien DISTRIBUTION Mai McAulay Peter Hallen Published by the South Pacific Electric Railway Co operative Society. Limited. Box 10.1 P.O Sutherland N.S.W. 2232. Printed by Newey and Beath Printers Pty Ltd . 10 Belford Street Brt.admeadow N.S.W 2242 Readers wanting a nostalgic, imaginative The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the look at one of the majestic but now retired authors and not necessarily those of the publishers or the C38 class steam locomotives, filmed on one participating societies. of the last journeys from Sydney to a series of country destinations can purchase a copy Subscription rates for six issues per year to expire in of A Steam Train Passes in super 8 with December: mag stripe sound from Film Australia Eton Road Lindfield 2070. The price is $65 plus Australia $7.50 postage of $1 in M.S.W. and ACT and $1.20 Overseas $9.00 other states. Write to Bob Cooper or $1.25 Recommended selling price Tracie White. All correspondence in relation to Trolley Wirt and other publishing and sales matters should be forwarded to: Box 103 P.O Sutherland N.S.W. 2232 COPYRIGHT CONTENTS Reaching The North Shore s Here and There 2S The Sydney Scene 28 Museum Notes and News $0 EKONT COVER: The two halves of the Sydney Harbour Bridge reaching out for each other are soon to forge a permanent link between the city and the north shore that will replace most of the ferries that are crossing the harbour in this mid 1930 photo. -
Jul and Oct 1997
In this Issue Viewpoint In this edition of The Navy, more than ten naval Carriers and Regional Security commentators have put open to paper' to provide a balanced The RAN and Maritime Airpower coverage of current and regional naval activities. Special attention is again devoted to the United States Navy, with many What's in a Name visits conducted to the major Australian ports following Exercise Tullochs of Brays Bay Tandem Thrust' off the Queensland coast Onboard an Arleigh Burke To mark the arrival in Sydney of the USS CONSTELLATION, the recently re-furbished Super Constellation passenger aircraft KIWI Sealift rendezvoused with the American carrier off Sydney Heads and as What is a Signalman - Telegraphist she entered the harbour. This event was captured by the Naval Photographic Unit and is featured on the back cover Naval airpower developments are discussed in the articles Regular Features Carriers and Regional Security and The RAN and Maritime Airpower and although she has yet to visit Australia in her new Viewpoint role, the recently commissioned HMNZS CHARLES UPHAM is Naval News described in detail. The number of contnbutors is a good sign for the future, as In Brief the magazine approaches its 60th year in 1998 Further 'vintage' The Navy Revisited copies of The Navy from the mid to late 1940s have also been received by the editor for possible publication in future editions. Book Reviews In one of the most interesting maritime park developments in recent years, the old Tullochs site in Brays Bay in the upper reaches of Sydney's Parramatta River is being re-created as a foreshore park Some of the types of vessels built in the bay during the Second World War were the long serving 120 foot long steel cargo lighters, more commonly known as Motor Stores Lighters and their Water and Refrigerated variants.