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FESR Archive (www.fesrassociation.com) Documents appear as originally posted (i.e. unedited) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copy of Original FESR Visitors Log (2001) The Visitors Log first came on-line in 2000 when the original Dashmark website was created. In 2001 entries from the original Log were transferred to a new Bravenet Services format. This was subsequently replaced with a new multi functional Visitors Forum in late January 2003. All entries from the Bravenet Log are now archived below. Please note that dates appearing within the messages are listed in US format. Archive headings are in the Australian format of day/month/year. 12/31/01 11:22:52 AM Name: Ken & Shirley Staff Comments: Both Shirley & I wish all members of the FESR Association, their partners and families a very Happy & Prosperous 2002. May it bring you all that you wish for. 12/31/01 09:23:29 AM Name: John Howe Comments: "Howie" Ex LRO(S),R53109 5/'57 to 7/'63.. Just found the site and have enjoyed reading the background to the establishment of FESRA. I've made application for awards as I did a couple of stints in the old Quickie in the appropriate time frame. Had a browse of the membership roll and after all these years found several guys who I served with. Have run off an application form and as they say, "the cheque's in the mail". Good luck to every one and I trust 2002 will be kind to you and yours. 12/30/01 08:05:32 PM Name: C.A. Smith Comments: I'm looking to establish contact with an old mate, DC (Desmond Collin )Smith,R51595?. We both joined January 1956,and both served on Sydney, At Watson and three years on Vendetta. Lost contact when Des went to Hobart on promotion with DCA (Airport Maintenance) I've made inquiries there but no luck. Another old mate of his, Harry Seigrist is also looking for him. Regards CA. 12/30/01 03:59:28 PM Name: Laurie Irish Shaw Comments: Tom Hamilton, I well remember the Mollymawk; re your interest in tug boats do you recall HMAS Emu? located at HMAS Melville in Darwin she served for a hell of a long time. Another blast from the past: Two all black sister ships, BARS I and BARS II, known as British Auxillary Rescue Ships, for years both where tied up alongside the power station at Balmain. As I recall they provided power to the Balmain area up until the early fifties, someone of your time in Pussers should remember them, regards, Irish. 12/29/01 11:32:32 AM Name: Arthur(Butch)Jenkins Comments: Great site (tho a tad slow in page scrolling) Good to see so many of the old & bold still around. Anyone have a contact for KW(Crash)Kennedy, Bevan Styles ,Cameron Reid all ex AH's 12/24/01 10:05:12 AM Name: Lee 'Dutch' ANDREWS Comments: At 2230 hours on Sunday 23rd December, 2001 former LCDR'E' Leonard George 'Polly' POLLARD crossed over the gangway to meet his maker. The crewmembers of the HMAS SYDNEY & VLSVA (Vic Inc) mourn the passing of their President, shipmate, friend and mentor. Our commiserations © 2008 FESR Navy Association (Australia) Inc. FESR Archive (www.fesrassociation.com) Documents appear as originally posted (i.e. unedited) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- to May POLLARD, Polly's partner for life. L. J. 'Dutch' ANDREWS Editor 'The Grey Funnel Line' Official Newsletter HMAS SYDNEY & VLSVA (Vic Inc) 12/23/01 10:45:46 PM Name: Ken & Shirley Staff Comments: Shirley & I would like to wish all the members of the FESR Association (Aust) and their families, a Merry & a safe Christmas,a Happy and prosperous New Year. We look forward to 2002 and the Adelaide re-union in 2003, ... where we can catch up with a lot of you again. 12/23/01 06:48:33 PM Name: Ern Sinfield Comments: For any ex Quiberon crew who have not been in touch, a reunion is being arranged in Launceston Tas. in October 2003. You can contact Derek Tite at [email protected] or 23 Banks Place Turners Beach Tas 7051. Have a great Christmas 12/23/01 10:55:27 AM Name: Doug(Buck) Buchanan Comments: Hi John After reading current F.E.S.R News have to agree with it all it is unfortunate that we didnt get a jersey as you put it we should still get our whole weight behind it .Until we can speak with one voice without RSL views we wont get anywhere .I know from personal experience every time I raised out plight at RSL sub branch no one wanted to know about it or on the other hand whats in for us.Most of the time we were represented by different bodies all with one goal in mind but coming from different tracks.I also realise a lot of people are going to want to hold on to there little associations still can only we will all come under the one umbrella with a big say powerful enough to be heard Keep up the good work . 12/22/01 07:30:23 AM Name: Les Figg Comments: All, I hope that each of you and your families have a very happy Holiday Season and a healthy and prosperous New Year. Best Wishes, from Les Santa Clara, CA. USA. PS: We are spending Christmas at our son's house in the Sierras - currently several feet of snow on the ground, and more expected tomorrow. 12/21/01 02:09:02 AM Name: Jack Thompson Comments: Tom Eather, Ex CE [WE] Had the pleasure of talking by phone to "Little Tom" other day, Tom making out best he can, has had a couple of minor strokes plus some eye surgery, wife Joan is laid up in nursing home, Tom is located Bribie Island,Qld. 12/19/01 10:00:03 PM Name: Anonymous Surfer Comments: Question. ... Does Joe Linaker know the difference between Seagulls RLFC and Twin Towns Services Club????? I think not. A navigator he's not. 12/19/01 07:49:50 PM Name: Laurie Irish Shaw Comments: To all ex-matelots old and new from any branch of the service and off all types of ships and depots, plus their family © 2008 FESR Navy Association (Australia) Inc. FESR Archive (www.fesrassociation.com) Documents appear as originally posted (i.e. unedited) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- and friends, have a bloody good festive season over the coming weeks and hopefully all of us enter the new year in good health.regards, Irish. 12/19/01 03:09:36 PM Name: Garry (Delo) Daly Comments: Seasons Greetings to all those pussers who did their bit whilst serving in the FESR.To all those crusty old Stokers, Mechs and ERAs that I met up with at the recent Engineering reunion in Sydney "celebrate the festive season in style" as only we old Dusty types can. Delo Daly 12/17/01 03:05:25 PM Name: JOHN SANDAVER Comments: We would like to wish evrone the complements of the season. Check out the new DVA Calanders for 2002 the theme is WW11 in the Pacific they are great and available from your local DVA office Regards John R63501 12/17/01 10:53:03 AM Name: R. David Appleton Comments: Happy Christmas and a great New Year to all, especially any of "Queenborough" commissioning crew and her union team. Dave Appleton R47521 12/16/01 08:14:35 PM Name: Mal Hughes Comments: Thank you all for your best wishes....you know fellas, one of the nicest aspects of this forum is just this....you know, being able to post a message and then hearing from other blokes (and blokesses ????? hmmm I am not sure if that is politically correct....never mind I am sure that I am not either). Over the period of the (unfortunately) much shortened Naval Review/Reunion.....I had the greatest pleasure in meeting up with fellas that I joined with in 1958......I will never forget those few days....and it started as a result of this log.....so please keeep talking, you never know just who will answer.....thank's again.....Mal H 12/16/01 06:41:59 PM Name: Doug(Buck) Buchanan Comments: Hi All Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to you all. Agree with Mal news has been slow coming last few weeks for myself had a wonderful time at Ballina Reunion went over really well and a credit to the Sub Branch for the show they put on shame about March council wanted $250 to cover Insurance thought it was terrible but on returning home to Newcastle find it is going to be a problem all over because of litigation over third party injuries we will just have to wait and see .Anyone passing thru Ballina dont miss the Naval Museum really great and new addition is a 7foot 3inch model of the Australia well worth the stop good luck to all 12/15/01 04:44:34 PM Name: Denis Sefton Comments: Merry Xmas and a healthy New Year to all you Ancient Mariners out there, beware of the Albatross. Cheers and beers Bodge 12/15/01 11:52:17 AM Name: Ernie Dait Comments: Wish all a very merry Xmas and happy new year 2001 and many of them...from me and my better half. And to any out © 2008 FESR Navy Association (Australia) Inc. FESR Archive (www.fesrassociation.com) Documents appear as originally posted (i.e. unedited) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- there that I may have sailed with cheers and beers, calm seas and safe ports...Ern D Jan 1955 to Dec 1961 12/15/01 11:01:43 AM Name: Jack Thompson Comments: Just like to wish all a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year.