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Captain David Elliott Peace MOllitoring Group BOllgail/ville for an angel R~~~li~~~~~P~~~:~~WB~~~~~~V~I~ I~~~~ ;~::~~ ~~~~~ ingforNavyLiculcnantBelinda Mitchcl! As a four-year-old Belinda migrated from PNG. the country of her binh. when her facher lefl his position as a boi lennakcr inlhe village of 8ulolo. Op Gold ThUi was 1960 and Belinda has vivid memories of a country that still had a hinl of colonialism. while remaining and the steeped in tradition and mystery. Belinda also fondly remembers her family fricnd Tamboon. the son of a local chief in Sepik. Olympics Whcn the RAN asked her if she would serve with the Pe3ce MonitOri ng Group in Boug3invi!Jc Belinda rum maged through some old family photographs and packed a snapshot of herself as a four-year-old with Tamboon in the hope that he may still be alive and the two could reunite . .. , remember Tamboon very clearly," LEUT Mi tchell said. "He used to carry me to school on hi s shou ld e~ and made sure nobody. not even my mother. could touch me." Sinee leaving PNG Bclinda has served in the Navy as bo th a regular and Reservist and as a registered nurse. Her mother has since settled in Toowoomba where Bclinda spcnt many years. "It's a great feeling to rclUrn to the eoumry of my birth. This operation has allowed me to realise one of my lifelong ambitions." Belind3said. • Fo ur-year-old Belinda wilh Tamhoon. righl, lhe son of ,,[ would now like to find Tamboon and thank him for • Be li nda in Bougain ville in 2000 . a Sepikehi ef. being my guardian angel." LEEUWIN about to join RAN ushi p LEEUWIN. the first of class and A joint commissioning ceremony for N namesake of the LEEUWIN cJa.~s hydro LEEUWIN and MELVILLE will be held al graphic ships, was delivered to the Com Trinity Wharf, Caim.~, on May 27 2()(x}. monwealth and provisionally accepted into ltis believed to be the first time in the his the RAN on Mareh 9 2000. The Chainnan of tory of the RAN that two ships have becn NQEA Australia, Mr Don Fry. and the Head commissioned simultaneously. Systems Acquisition, RAOM Lamacrart, Morethan700guests havebeeninvitcdto signed the Certificate of Delivery. Iheceremony. LEEUWIN, currently berthed alongside In another first for Ihe RAN the commis· HMAS CA IRNS undertaking post delivery sioning ceremony will have twO guests of maintenance. is being prepared for a busy honour. Mrs Judy Taylor, wife of VADM period of first-of-class trials culminating in Rod Taylor (Rtd) and a forme r Chief of a workup before deploying on her first sur Navy. will be LEEUWIN's guest of honour. veyinJune. Mrs Joan John ston, wife of the late LEEUW IN's sister ship MELVILLE is CDRE Eric Johnston. the last commanding scheduled to be accepted this month and officer of HMAS MELVILLE (I), will be will join LEEUW IN during the workup MELVILLE's guest. period to act as consort and then conduct her All three hydrographic ships' companies own workup. will be on parade during the eefC mony. The introducti on of the LEEUWIN class The ships' companies, known as Red hydrogrdphic ships will greatly enhance the Crcw (CMDR B.1. Ka fer), White Crew RAN Hydrographic Service's ability to map (CMDR R.R. Nairn) and Blue Crew (LCDR the ocean depths. C,J . Hardy) will rotate between the two Between now and then the ships will also ships allowing the "oIT-w~teh crew" time achieve another milestone when they are to take leave and atlcnd advancement • LEEUWIN ... alongside HMAS CAIRNS. commissioned into Ihe RAN J NAVY NE\VS Navy News Noticeboard ADDRESS: (if calling) Building -13. Garden Is[and. NSW.200J. Will·iam f POSTA L ADDRESS: Nm')' News. Locked Bag 12. PyrnlOnt. NSW. 2009, PHONE: (02) 9359 2491. FAX: (02) 9359 2499. E-i\tA IL: [email protected] [email protected] N:;~~~e:nr~~~v~~~il~~~li~;i~~ ~~~~t~~n!~~~nai NAVY NEWS Internet web page: hnp:/lwww.navy.gov.au but his death in 1999 aged 74 cut short thai dream. Ron, of Melbourne, served in HMA Ships ARUNTA CO NTACTS: and QUICKMATCH and according 10 his widow Fay had Managing Editor: LCDR Kevin Pike (02) 9359 2498: been "sweating on the medal." 04192455-15 (M). Rcgrcuably he was absent when the Philippines Ambassador to Australia. Mrs Delia Domingo Alben. Assistant Editor: Graham Davis (02) 9359 249-1: presented Philippine Liberation Medals 10 52 Victorian 0411203851 (M). \'C lcrans al RAAF Base East Sale. Spons Editor: lerry Farynski (02) 9359 2497; But Ron's family was well represented by Fay. his 0413100 629 (M). daughter Caroline Manson. son-in-law Andrew and grandson William. aged ,IWO. Editorial Assistant: LCDR Mick Gallagher (02) 9359 2493: 042746 5586 (M). Sailors' Representntive: PQWT R Allison Danie[s (02) 9359 4460. Hamilton-Smith said. Accounts: Paul lohnson (02) 9359 2496. "] thoughl what bcttcrthan for his grandson IOfeccive Administration. subscription and genera[ inquiries: it? He would have been very proud 10 think William had rcccivcd the medal for him." Mrs Nata[ia Maslov (02) 9359 249 I. She added thai her husband had seen action in the Advenising: Geoff Clifford (02) 9359 2495. Pacific and had been extrcmely proud of his Navy years, Mrs Alben told the vcterans and their relatives that P UULlSHED: Forthnightly. dated Monday. since 1995 she had travelled to all Australian States and Territories awarding the medal to 3857 Australian cll-ser C IRCULATION: 20.000 copies per issue. vicemen and women. ADVERTISING SPECIFICATIONS: She notcd that one of the strongest pillars of Philippine Australian relations was defence co-operation. Traditional An: Camera ready hromide or film with a Both countries had co-operated over several decadcs to chromalin proof (85 line per inch screen). keep the peace. especially in our region. They had worked Laserprints are not preferrcd. together in Korea, Cambodia and more recently in East Timor. Digita[ An: Freehand EPS files with embedded fonts (or But the relationship could be traced further to Illustrator- Freehand preferred) Australia's participation in the World War Two ballles of PC fonnat with T IFF preview or Macintosh format with Leyte Gulf, Surigao Straits and Lingayen Gulf. TIFF preview. " I am honoured and delighted that [am able to say thank you on behalf of my Government and people to all • William Manson, 2, proudly wears the Philippine Liberation !\Iedal awarded to Composite Files: Macintosh or PC format (could you of you who participated in the liberation campaign of the his late grandfather, Ron Hamilton-Smith, as his mother, Caroline and Mrs Delia notify us which format when sending composite files as Philippines," Mrs Albert said. Domingo Albert look on. Picture: SGT David Grant. they need to be sent to our Imagesetters in a slightly dif ferentmanner.) Logos and pictures etc. are to be supplied. Embedded pics are acceptable if original are supplied as well. Original art. bromide. eps.jpeg, tiITetc, instigates a course Page Size; 65 picas x 38 em (275.167 mm x 380 mm) eN Double Page Spread: 133p6 picas x 38 cm (565.25 mm II 380mm) Guner Bleed: 15,25 mm (3p6) Column Sizes: The millimetres have been rounded down for officer development to the nearest millimetre except for the full page dimen- sions I column = 36 mm (8p6 picas) S column", 195 mm (461'2) T~:S~~i[~~o~:r~V~ta~~~~~~a~~d ;~~~~~e~;:R~ ~~~[~~f~a~~~e~~tcau~~n~~ t~~;;;a r;dw~~et~~~ fut~~e s~~~~~~e~~~:°is~~n;~~~~~~e~;~ by 2 column = 76 mm (17p ll) 6 column = 235 mm (S5p7) eer development processes. will directly or indirectly influence the way June 15 a report which: 3 column = I t6mm (27p4) 7 column'" 275 mm (65p) He has also asked for a broad plan for the in which RAN officers are developed in the • described the current state of RAN officer future of officer development. future." development processes with particular focus on 4 column = 156mm(36p9) VADM Shackleton said the RAN had pro- VADM Shackleton said this work is now being development of officers for command appoint- TYPE SET AN D PRINTE D: The Border Mail, I duced many fine officers who had performed well centrally coordinated and not all of it is apparent ments; at sea and ashore in command and non-command to Navy's leadership • described the strengths and deficiencies of cur- McKoy Street. Wodonga, Victoria. 3690 appointments. Navy officer development process- "As part or the 'Tomorrow's Navy' re-invigora- rent proccsscs: es had evolved over the years to cnsure continued tion processes. and in pursuit of thc broad goals • identilicd alternative approaches for the future: SUBMISSION OF M AT I ~ RIAL : E-mai[ anicles in production of such officers. the Navy's leadership team has recently adopted. • recommended specific actions required to Word.doc format and images in .jpeg fonnat (please try ''The Navy's capacity to do so will be influ- I want to develop a bener undcrstanding of the ensure that RAN officers of the future would be and keep them under I MB) to [email protected] eneed in the future by many features of the envi- current status of RAN officer development well prepared for their duties. [email protected] ronment in which it operates including. in panie- processes and how they may need enhanccment He said CORE Adams would consult widely ular. resource constraints. changing str..Itegic cir- to meet future needs. within Australia. OPE RAT ION LIFEGUA RD: [800 644 247 cumstances. an increasingly demanding [eader- .. [ therefore wish to have prepared for consid- CN said NHQ would support CORE Adams Operation Lifeguard is a confidential toll-free telephone ship and human resource management environ- eration by Navy's Leadership Team a description and said submissions to the review were we! ment and changes in the ADF command phi[oso- of both the current state of RAN officer develop- corned and encouraged. service that provides an infonnation and referral service phy and organisation. ment processes and a broad plan for the future." "They should be sent. preferably hy May I. to any naval personnel who consider they have been sub .. [ indicated in my leadership issues document He said CORE Brian Adams was to undertake to CORE B.L Adams R 1-4-C020 Russell jected to. accused of. or witness to any form of discrimi of luly 3 1999 I view command as being one of the work. Offices. nation or harassment. the most important responsibilities an officer can 'The aim of the work is to recommend to CN's "CORE Adams may be contacted by email be given. The quality of commanding officers has senior advisory comminee an action plan which through SO eN. by mail at the above address or Callers will be givcn information about their rights and avenuesavai[able for further action ifdesired. Publication dates: Deadline dates: 'r=" "====HMc==:di" A~sP~'C=ER===" ;='ER=====' ~~s;I=;l1holp ;'GmE'RA ' NhO" t~ '06~~~~ ue Lo'TO 1st 1\ lay ...... 2Ist April 15t h 1\1ay...... 5th May - Feb 1959 recruits 29th I\ lay...... 19Ih I\ lay A reunion of the HMAS CERBERUS February 12th June ...... 2ndJune 1959 intake of recruits is being organised. Ga~:~ 26th June ...... 16thJune The event is for late 2000 or early 2001 10th .Iuly...... 30t h June For further information contact Mr Henry Ford on (07) 49418259 or Mr Ron Etliot on (03) 52484245 T~eM:;NGI:~~ID:~~ 24th J ul) ...... 14thJuly has savcd 61 suspected il1c 7th August ...... 28th .I uly ga[immigrantsfromasink 21st August ...... llth August ing Indonesian fishing boat RAN Cooks and 4th September ...... 25th August found in the Indian Ocean. • UMAS GERALDTON ... to the aid of sinking fis hing In a delicate night-time re boal. 18th September...... 8th Septem ber ex-cooks seue LCDR Bill Manin and 2nd October ...... 22nd Septem lJe r his ~hip's company p[uekcd A reunion will be held on Satruday the 20th of month of pregnancy. RAN through NORCOM to 16th October ...... 6 th October May 2000 atlhe Yarravilte Club, Victoria 3-1 men. 16 women and II The night rescue took investigate. &pm - Midnight for sit down dinner apporx 525 per chi[dren.one 10 month, old. place in Australian watef'; IIMAS GERALDTON 30th October ...... 20th October person. Dress is jackets and ties for gents. from the sinking Type 2 nearA.,hmoreReef. ".,as di\patched and found 131 h Novem ber ...... 3rd NO\'ember For more info ring Bill Johnstone before April 9th motorised fishing boat A Coastwatch plane had the hoat taking water. 27th No\'cm lJer ...... 17th November after7pmon (08) 83454885. Among the women was seen the fishing boat and its HMAS IPSWICH helped 11t h December ...... lstDeeember All ranks and pat:lners invited to atle(ld one who wa~ in her eighth human cargo and asked the bring ill the 61. 2 (96) NAVY NEWS, April 17, 2000 NAVY NEWS Cooma to get More aid for E. T. $30m centre H~'~A~erM~~~oR~a~~ Timor wlIh vitally needed T~~/ I~ ~~~~er ~foo~~en~~~ humlnimrianaid. announced thai a 530 mil· Transponing twO \chic1es, lion Defence Scrvice Centrc tonnes of rice, hos pilal will be eSlabli,hed in cquipmcn[. mcdicines, cloth· Cooma, New Soulb Walc~. iog and !>chool boo~s IS, The service centre will be howc\cr.jusl one faccl ofhcr a lelephonecallccntre ofTe r· ~~~~ - .... eck nonhcm deploy. ing 01 '"one·slop·~hop" for Dcfcnce personncl who [nthc scvcnwchip by sending 100 " I am panicularly pleased whoarcatlhe'sharpend'of troopSIO.'>C3. with the cenlre's role in Defence. • Provide se3man ship assisting Defence families '"1be eslablisbmenl of the lessons to 55 ADFA st u who arc posted 3round Defcnce ScrviceCcmreisa dents whojoincd the service Ausualia. These families keymileslone in Ihe Fedcml Just two months ago and will find Ihal the centre pro Government's program of who will usc the class room vides an easy to usc service improving Ihe administt3· on thcship. which helps take care of tion of Australia's Defence • Provide [raining for 35 relocation and housing Organisation," said Mr members of the ship's com· arrangements ." Moore. pany of sister ship I'IMAS KANIMBLA which contin Ce~~~ w~le~n~~rn~~~;i~; Ir==TR=A=N=S=FE==R=R=E=O=T=O=i ues to un dergo refurbish I ormare. allow yourspousc \odcvclop a career. it can be a night- ••ji ••••• j ••i.jl ••• j.j •• i •••jilj ••••• ~ The cost of maintaining this tempo of postings is signifi cant. When you combine removals with storage. travel. I accommodation and other allowances this IOtals about $160m ayeur. With rising separation rates and the multi- plyingcffcct thai has on postings this figure will continue lO increase. In the Defence Efficiency Review papers it was recom mended that "Defence should take action to reduce the number of postings ovcrall." But how can wc kccp doing what we do if we slow the whole cycle down? That's what thc Posting Turbulcnce Rcview Team (PTRT) is trying to nail down. The team is looking at all service infrastructure, carcer managcmcnt policics and scrvicc practices that generate a removal with the aim of finding a beltcr way of doing business. The PTRT has been fonned by MAJGEN PJ. Dunne. Head Defence Personnel Executive. The team is headed by BRIG David Webster with a tri-service staff of three colonels, three majors and a pelty officer. Work has been underway since February I and the final report will be pre sented September 4. The PTRT will be visiting some major bases around the country in the next couple of months and asking for your input. Consultation will be qualitative rather than quantita tive, working in small focus groups. These will be followed with specialist workshops and will include close consultation with policy makers. At the end of the day the PTRT will not be prescnting just a series of recommendations it will be presenting policy changes which have been, or are in the process of being, implemented. A site has been established on the Defweb at OPE Hot Issues http://defweb.cbr.defence.gov.auldpeptrtldefault.htm Your input is welcome. Our 6.70%pa Home Loan' is not a special No limits on extra repayments, one-off "Honeymoon" rate - it's our regular, Easy loan top-up, 72 Squadron on-going, variable rate. Redraw facility, And here's more good news For more information call your gets new pilots that will keep you and your ADCU nearest branch , phone our Loan Home Loan happy-ever-after. Help-Line on 180081 4 483 , email T he RAN now has three new helicopter pilots. The three, lEUT John Raffin, SBlTs Andrew McCole No application fee, us at [email protected] or on tlle and Andre Van Dc Bcek, have graduatcd from the No penalties for early payo ut. net at www.adcu.com.au Australian Defence Force Helicopter School at RAAF Fairbairn. SBlT Van De Beek graduated as dux of the course while SBlT McCole received the award for the highest avcrage ground school marks, Although badge pilots from their RAAF Pearce gradua tion the five months at the ADFHS was an important step in Seroing Yo u. Wherever Yo u Serve, becoming fully qualified naval pilots. The three have now posted to 723 Squadron in HMAS -Fees & Charges apply. lending criteria appl)'. legal and Ibird party costs applj'. FIIIl Terms and CQnditions are (Imitable 011 request or application. ALBATROSS to undergo on-the-job training. AIIS/mlion Defimce Crt'liil UniOIl limited ACN 087 649 741. Incorporated ill A~W and registered iT/all oll./Cr j~ates ol/d Territories ofAustralia . In the future Andrew McCole hopes to become qualified in Seahawks and Andre Van De Bcek and John Raffin arc keen to end upin Sea Sprites. 4 (98) NAVY NEWS. April 17, 2000 NAVY NEWS Diver chairman of Hydographic Society bethat" themaritlmemdus society offered a growmg tnl~n:::;:;~I;n~~~~~d th~ try and undcrseaexplor.nion numbcrofmaritimeprofcs Hydrographic Society 10 would be to this century sionals an ideal conduit to simi liar maritime disci what the aviation industry stay abreast of the new sci pline~, a member of the and aerospace exp[orJtion ence or "oceanology." RAN's Mine Warfare and had been to the [ast:' At the same meeting Clearance Diving communi In presenting the outline LEUT Ross Bowden ga\e ty, CMDR Paul Hornsby. of a new business plan 10 the anexcellem presentation on has been elected chainnan socicty CMDR Hornsby the Detached SUI""ey Unit 's of the society in Aumalasia. cxpresscdthevicwthatpeo work in East Timor, includ While the society draws p[e's interest in exploration ing the close pannership its corporate and individual had not diminished; whether nccdedwithCDT4 membership from the pri that be in an histonca!. CMDR Hornsby works V:IIC and public sectors of futurc or scientific context. for RANTEAA (CAPT member countries the posi The new chainnan said Carson) as the Mine Hunter ti onofchaimlan h3S invari that within the RAN, itself a and Hydrographic Ship's ably been filled by u senior corporate member of the Operational Test Director. hydrographer. society, junior officers and The secretary of the society In an inaugural uddrcss to sailor:. of the submarine, is Waync lones (Head of a nil'C ling of the Ea.'1 Aust diving,amphibiousandnav Tidal and Geodetic Scction, ralian Reg ion CMDR Uoms igation fraternitie" who A HORAN) and the treasur by s:ud thcrc had been a clear took their jobs seriously er is CAPTMikeCaldcr Rtd. • A midshipman undergoes bridge w8tchktf'ping Il".I ininlo: in the bridge simulator in III\1AS WATSON. rcvOlulioo in undcrscl tech appeared to have a growing Officers, sailors or civi[ nology over the last few personal intercst in the ians interestcd in member years, He added th:ll it had "workings"oftheirenviron ship ~hou[d direct enquires been led byacadcrnic re ment asa mailer of" profe s to either Waync on (02) sc.lrC h.cngagcdbyinduslry, siona[ r~ponsibility. 4221 8500 or Mike at and was now '"cry much app The meeting agreed that, mcaldcr@sydcu g.org.au licable 10 anyone working in within the bounds of propri ll1c society's website is at the marilimecnvironmcnl. etary responsibility to em hllp:"www.hydrosocaa~ia . Y2K update for The result he said would p[oyers. me mbership of the 7.ipworld.com.au watch keepers TAMW. CAPT Steve Hooke. heads the BWC Continuum I~ ~~~~7b;1h~~~~~:;a;~it~~ri~;~~1~~~~~e~:r~ Implementation Team, which intcnds to visit as IThlny Reel (TAMW) in tlMAS WATSON 10 reS(CllClurc and modify the units as possible prior to implementation. Seaman Officers' Application Course (SEAAC) ha\'ing Implementation Team points of contact are: LCDR Tony identified current shonfalJs In Officers of the Watch (OOW) Mather (Assistant TAMW (Policy» on eithcr e-mail. tel. no trammg. (02) 9337 0692 or fax no (02) 9337 0299 and LCDR John The revised systcm. which will takc cffcet on July I Cowan (O IC Bridge Training) on either e-mail, tet. no (02) 2000, primarily reschedules the SEAAC training phases and 9337 0432 or fax no (02) 9337 0338. ~~I~~:!~n~I~~r~t~~~ar~tr::e t~/~~g :e: s;:~~e :mi:g~ r;::======; nect board that ensures an o fficer achic\'cs consistent and ~ competent mariner skills prior to warfare tmining. L_. '\ The.R.A.N. At this stage the SEAAC ofticer will be awardcd a 1":-. S C ~ Navigation Watch Cenificate by the Maritime Commander ,. . ~: 1 kl I u b .' !- which cenifies that the officer is competent to "take ~' '; Open/or new '. \'. ,,_ • New Hyd rogra phic Society chairma n .. ,CMDR Hornsby, \ members nom ~ ~~ The R.A.N. Ski Club is a pri vate clu b aWarded. Coping with changes The following is the broad plan and provide .~ the framc open to all current and past members of work for the detailed policy, which is due for publication in the RAN and the RANR. Rank is len late April. ife is moving along pretty fast latcly I appreciate your effons and to those • Phase one (seven weeks) -shore training in basic naviga behind when we hit the snow. Low cost and we seem to be doing OK with the sailors who welcomed me to their work L tional and marinersldJls. place thank you for your honest and open accommodation is avai lable in Club latest changes. • Phase twO (12 weeks)- sea training to consolidate phase Mo~t sailors tcll me they are happy discussion. one theory. lodges at Ml Buller in Victoria, Perishcr with the re-imroouclion of rate badges I have takcn your comments to the • Phasclhrce shore ( 13 wccks)-shorctrdiningconcentfatin g Valley and the newly acquired lodge al which mainly affects technical sai lors COS I visitcd and back to CN. DCN on mariner skills. although I am glad to sce that approval and to others such as DSCM, Staff • Phasc three sea (250-400 walchkeeping hours)- sea train Thredbo in NSW. Officer Uniforms, DPERS-N and PER has been given for ASACs to havc their in g to complete competency log mariner s kill ~ and achic\'e Lodges are used in winter for Downhill badge brought back. SAT. a CO recommendation for fleet board. The sea service badge gets mixed Easter is approaching, enjoy the break • Fleet board (two weeks)- award of navigation watch cer and Cross Country Skiing and rcpons but most seem happy with it. and for those travelJing please be careful. titicate. Snowboarding and in summer for enjoy· I have had SOITlt! enjoyable and infor ANZAC Day is also getting close so • Phase four shorc (eight wccks)- warfare training. ing the high country and alpine hikes. mative visits lately to HMA Ships DAR get out there, wear your uniform correct • Phase four sea (up to 450 watchkeeping hours depending WIN, MANOORA.ARUNTA. HOBART, ly and with pride, on ship clas.~}- sea training to complete competency log If interested in joining, please call MELBOURNE and ALBATROSS. Remember what the day is all about. warfare skills. Thank you to all of tOOse people who Take care. I hope to see yoo soon. • CO awards Bridge Warfare Cenificale (BWC) - available Doug Collins on (02) 6292 5980 or Mal arranged my visits. David Wilson, WOIN. for posting to any OOW position either for consolidation or Peters on (03) 9789 1413 after hours. endorsemcnt. fS:i National Car Rental. Green Means Go: RIR MEANS RECREATIONAL RENTALS AT REDUCED RATES. 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NAVY NEWS Our divers in Olympic role D AN cleamncc divers will COG and NSW authorities. teams to locate suspect de· ~ uscd[oscarchbcnca[h The support will include \'ICeS vcss.:lsandacross w 3lcrways securityprcpar.llions. • Bomb disposal to deal with for~uspccl devices during the "Support 10 the Olympics and render safe suspicious Olympic and Paralympic will be provided in two main deviccs. Games, two senior Fcdcml arcas, security lasks and gen • Clearance divers who can minislcrsannounccd. eral support," Mr Moore scarch undcr vcsscls and in InajointslalcrncnllheDc said. ~~~es~ays for suspect de- • A dh'er from AUSCDTON F: with a hard wi re undt'rwater "ideo monitor just one of the items to be used to fence Minis!er Mr John 'The A DF will work protect Sydoe), during the games. I-Ie car ries a Mark 17 dh'er's helme!. Picture: DPANSW Phil Barling. M oore and the Anomey Ge closely with NSW Police 10 • Drivers for technical dele neraL Mr Daryl Williams. provide complementary su gatcs and doping control offi municatioos and u-ansport el1igence, border COntrol. avi mcots want tocnsurc that the The Commonwealth has outlined a major Fcdcml pport with specialised and eials from the IOC Medical Mr Williams said that pri. ation security. counter-tclTOr security operatioo for the full confidencc in the NSW Government commitment 10 highly trained pcrsonnc] " Commission. mary responsibility for the ism. dignitary protection and Games will be effective. Police aod we ha\'c occn Stt uril yf~ thc gamcs. Defence personnel will be • Support for ceremonial security of the Games re.~tcd enforcemcotof Federal law. fricndlyand uoobtrusive. and working closely together on The ADF will provide involved in: activities. including ADF with the NSW Police Com· "At present there is no thatlhere arc no disnlptioliS sc<:urity pl:mning. the Mini· about 4,000 personnel. ar • Operational ~ea rche s of bands to record nmional miSSlOOer. specific threat of telTOrism to the Games" stersaid. ound the same number of vcnucsand vchiclcs to detect anthems and provide entcr The Commonwealth has against the Sydney 2000 Mr Williams and Mr Moore ··We are confident that people inilial1y deployed to suspicious items tainment. broad security responsibility Games."Mr Williams said. said Olympicsecuritycapabi l Australia will he able to E3sITimor. • Bomb searchcs using spe Assist with the maoagc for gathering and disseminat " However. the Common ities were de\'eloped to a state ensure the safest Gamc.s pos The 4,000 will support 50- cialiscd cquipment and dog mcnt of venue logistics. com- ingsecurity and criminal int- wealth and NSW Govcrn- ofoperatiOllalrcadiocss sible." Chief of Defence Forces Chief of Army ADML Chris Barrie OPERATION GOLD LTGEN Frank Hickling work that all our people Comments from service chiefs logistic support to the ~~~:~ i ~ , ~u:rus~~ are putting into making a;~~ ~o:~ ~~~~ high-readiness inc idem port to Operation Gold, the sure we are operationally of Dper(l(ion Stabilise, response teams, alt mem Sydney 2QOO Olympic and rcady.l amconfidcnt that Land Commander Australia. is the largest operation bers involved in Oper. Paralympic Games later in conce rt with other the Australian Anny has fltion Gold can be proud this year is a serious mauer. Commonwealth and State MAJGEN Peter Cosgrove ever mounted in support of the contribution they It is critical thm we do not agcncies, we will sue Force Gold arc working hard. planning ~~e:t. peacetime civilian are making to the success underestimate the commit cessfully contribote tOlhc T~~:n~; ~~h~t:Sm~~f :~g~~~ ~g ~~~ and training. to achieve these goals. o f the Sydncy 2000 ment required of this oper safest, and therefore the mmaod has the lion's share of this com Members of o ur various uoils arc With over 4000 full Games. ation. Our contribution is most enjoyable games mitment. alreadyexercisingcxtensivelyinOlympie and pan-time soldiers Opera/ion Gold builds as important and will possible for aJl those Our role in Land Command will run a sceoarios. while every member ofevcry involved, this is an opp on Anny's tradition of potentially be as demand involved. close second to that we recently played io Land Command unit will also play hi s or ortunity for us to build on providing Strong support ing as any opemtion we our support of thc people of East Timor. as her owo pan in eohancing OU f image as the good work of our 10 major events. have condUCted in recent our level of professiooalisrn, trainiog and we support this operalioo through to the people on ojX!rations in From the 1956 Melb times. Both our security our ability to respond to the challenges [lut successful completi on of the Paralympies. Bougainvilte, East Timor ourne Olympics, through and general support will to us. arc ooce again 00 public display. Yet ooee again, we owe our families a and other signifi the 1982 Brisbane Com require the same profes While the Olympic Games is clearly deep and sincere vote of thanks for the cant over-seas operations; mooweahh Games and sionalism, dedication and our maio effort, Land Command is also sacrifices they are makiog as they comio and to show the Aust now in Sydney, sold commitment that we give responsible for ensuriog we maintain the ueto support us in our eodeavours ralian public and the iers will coolinue [() to ourOlher militaryopcm· capacity to respond to a wide range of The peoplc of Australia expect us to global OlympiC audience provide esselllial support tions like East Timor, other contingencies. help io this the greatest eveot ever under that the Australian with distinction. Bougainville, and other In mccting these challenges, the total taken in Australia. and I am confident that Army is a profeSSional. I wish all Operation impo!1aI1t overseas opera force, reserveandregular.willoeed todo wc have the mco aod women within our flexible and capable Gold personnel welt as tions. their bit. forces to meet and thoroughly exceed force. they continue to prepare I am proud oflhe hard • ADML Chris 8 arrie. The Commander and members of Task these expectations. From units providing forSeptembcr. Commander Australian Theatre, AVM Robert Treloar vicemen and women who havc volunteered their assistance n.eu~~~i~~= ~~~e ~~t~~~t:~p~~V~~y~~ - some for many months. I also wish to thank the cnl Attention: showcase the professionalism and dedication of our full ployers of thcsc part-ti me personnel in supponing their time and pan-time personnel. employees and the ADF. 10 fact all families of the Defeoce I am plcascct thaI Defeoce preparations for the Olympic men and women who will be away from their home~ and Defence Service Person nel Games and Paralympics are well advanced, noting that families during this period of time descrve a special thanks. about 4000 of our persoonel will be called upon with an The Australian Defence Force has a proud history of Westpac recognises the importance of the Australian opponunity to play their pan in what is truly a chance-of involvemcm in events of national significancc and we will Defence Force. and has a dedicated Manager to look a-lifetime. play our pan in a supporting role to the NSW Police after your financial needs Those sailors, soldiers, airn}Cn and women selected for Service, while assisting the many other agcocies involved the oumerous tasks at the Games will be representing in briogiog!he Games together. For all your housing. investment property and equity Defence and Australia at a time when thc world spotlight I am sure the ADF will be represellled with pride, dedi loao requirementS, as well as your inveStments and will be focused on our nation. cation and proressionalism - the hallmark of our full-time iosurance needs, please contact your Defence As I am also responsible for the ADF's Special Forces and part-time set'Vicemeo and womeo. Relationship Manager, Paul Elliol! on 0417 462 557. capability I would also like to say that Defence is well pre Commandcr Australian Theatre (COMAST), AVM pared to meet our ongoing oational security obligations. Robert Treloar. is thc ADFs joint ojX!mtional commander Already, many personnel have devoted a great deal of responsible ror planning and conducting mili tary opera time in planning and training requirements, with much tions. UlUI UI. westpac.com.au more hard work to CQmc. 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HMAS IPSWICH and Hl\'1A S WI-tyALLA escort fou r hU'ge stern trawlers into en from May unlil October 1999 and included on the challenges of Systcm Qualification Da rwin. Insert picture: WH YA LLA with one of the trawlers. Pictures SGT Geoff I-'ox. 10 weeKs "high and dry" on the Tenix ship-lift Trials (SQT). just south of Frcmantle. Some key milestones were achieved during Just days later HMAS tions involving Coa~lwatch vation at the hospital. During the docking the ship's hull was this period, including the full scope of engi T~eM~~J~~~H ~ DUBBO went to Ashmore planes, the Australian mother and child were repainted. major maintenance was completed neering trials and aviation safety cercification, made quile a haul arresting Reef to help bring more Customs Service including taken to the Poo Hedland on main machinery and systems and several along with a range of damage control. and bringing to pon four than 70 suspected illegal its new patrol boat B O/(/1I1 immigratiOn centre in improvements were made internally and warfare, navigation and ship handling activi large stem trawler<; and inunigrants back to Immi Bay and the patrol boal~ WestemAustr.l.lia. externally. ties. their crews totalling 76. gration officials on the of the Royal Australian The mOlher was one or Thc most obvious changes included instal To mark the end of 1999. CANBERRA LCDR Peter Martin and mainland. Navy. 46 Afghani men. women • lIer pa rtne r ABSIG Brent Irving a nd Iheir daughter Ma dison greel " Mummy", ABCSO Tard niennerhlls.sctt. • ARUNTA a rrh'es a t FBW, Picture POP" Bill McBride. lation of the Austr.llian.dcsigncd Nulka mis conducted a successful family <\Ca day fol- hisleammadethcarrcst in The majority of the folk In full knowledge of the and children left on the sile decoy system and a completely re- 10l>.ed by an extremely popular ship's compa Ihe Gulf of Carpentaria were from the Middle East extra activity of "people sand at Ashmore Reef. B eneath bluc skies HMAS ~From ~ Flect Base West. de~ignedgallcy. ny Christmas party at Camp Markham. Fleet where it was alleged the DUBBO towed the ves smugglcrs" and fish poach Another Afghani woman Ba<\CWest. trawlers were operating sel to Darwin. crs in our northern waters delivered the linle boy. the sideA~h~~~ar~~~~i~aal~~~~ ~ery, N/~ theO~~:;t ~t t~~i~~u~~;~~n~~ co~f~~ ~~r~~~~r ~~r~~~:~~ed~~~~I~~~~.- Over 200 family, friends and invited guests inside the Australian Fish Men. women and chil RAN management has founh chi ld for the woman. at HMAS STIRLING 10 ann- COLLINS, FA RNCOMB and The opportunity wa~ also laken to overhaul embarked for CANBERRA's day nt ~e3, eriesZone. dren were among the deeided to place the entire us GAWLER travelled at ounce her arrival for home- ship before he stepped WALLER with the fourth. the the ship's living quarters, which benefited which was undertaken in the confines of Each trawler was about detained group. 15 boats of the patrol boat "beSt speed" towards porting on March 10. ashore. Oberon-class OTAMA laid from a significant amount of "self-help" by Cockburn Sound. 50 metres in length and Within hours of the neet in Darwin (10 craft) Darwin. Playcd in by the Kolbe HMAS STIRLlNG's CO, up in reserve. the ship's company. Included among the sea-riders was a group was paired with another. DUBBO tow-in it was and Cairns (five craft) from She went inlo labour at Catholic College Swing CMDR Vince Oi Pietro. Also attached are the rep- New carpets, fresh paint, improved storage of old sailS from the CANBERRA·SHROP When NORCOM was HMAS GERALDTON's next year. 4am and presented at 8am SHIRE As.~ociation (which included sur alcrtcd of IPSWICH", tum to go out to Ashmore Datwin Na\'al Base is with PO Chris O· Keefe ~~~'e~~~~1 f~~I:t~~ ~t:d ~~cw~ ~:;:ct~~t~ lenishment ship WESTRAl- :;: ~dm~s!f~~:d~~r~~~ a~~Sle~~ vivors from HMAS CANBERRA I), the ex catch it dispat(:hed sistcr Reef. being expanded to accom and Coxswain Glen Wright friends. ralian red wine and the IA. patrol boats BUNBURY er to secure for sea. WARRAMUNGA Associ3tion and the WA patrol boat HMAS WHY A Coastwatch plane had modate the extra boats. rcceiving the tot within Also present was a group greeting "welcome to par- and GERALDTON along The refit period wa.~ not all hard ...... ork with chaptcr of the Na\'al Association. ALLA to assist with the found a boat in the lagoon Meanwhile, a baby born minutesofdclivery. of seven proud old destroyer adise:' with the Defence Maritime several charity events strongly patronised by They all enjoyed the day immcnsely. focus escort. with 19 people aboard. on the wardroom table in During the incident men who served in the ARUNTA joins her sister Service's support ship Sell- Team CANBERRA members. ing primarily on the comparisons between the IPSWICH escorted the From January I to late HMAS GAWLER and his HMAS LAUNCESTON wartime first ARUNTA. ship HMAS ANZAC and the horse Standard. The most popular of these included charity present CANBERRA and their own experi trawlers to Darwin where Mareh 15 groups of sus mother were found to bc in which was sailing in escort Commanding officer FFGs HMA Ships ADEl · The two new "fastlraeked" skydiving in supporc of the Princess Margaret enccsfrom decades ago. officers of the Australian pected illegal immigrants good condition by stafT at and carried 26 of the group, CMDR Greg Vorke unslipped AIDE, CANBERRA and submarines. DECHAINEUX Hospital. an array of fun runs and the annual The year 2000 slarted busily with CAN Fish Management Author were detectcd in northern Darwin Hospital. maintained radio contact • Dad used to fire them, now his son mainla ins t hem_ Parents WOB lJi Jl Cli fton and wife Grace meet their son a "Welcome HMAS ARUN- DARWIN as the fifth major and SHEEAN. are due in the "Auskick" football match against the BERRA passaging from Western Australia to ity waited. Australian waters inoperJ- Aftcr a period of obser· with doctors in Darwin. AIJ El'W Kevin C lifton in ARUNl'A. Pictures: POP" Bill McBride, TA" banner uttached to the surface combatant based at westla!er this year. Rockingham Austrulian Football Club. Sydney. Eleven civilian guests. a naval iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii~iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_iiiiil hostingCANBERRA more than also 250 committed primary and to recruiting.secoodary ~r:~~~~tiOn a~!~rr e~:~~~ for ~~emp~~i~~ rr.======:===o i school students from Kolbe Collegc, Port under the auspices of a "Parents and Siblings~ Kennedy School. Midland Christian School cruise. and the Pelican Dinghy Sailing Champion They all thoroughly enjoyed Ihis rare Have a Have a ships for tours and information sessions on opportunity to experience life at sea in a war bomJ. ship. a1l In late October 1999 the ship passed the While in Sydney CANBERRA's guided (f) ?3 6et:ca....---(l Light orr Examination (lOE) and associated missile launcher and Phalanx Close-in damage control assessment with nying Weapon System (CIWS) were re-installed. ~UXU'ly e:;;;:::J tay colours. signifying the end of refit and thc prior to completing SQT in the Eastern start of the process to becoming operational Australian Exercise Area. After almost six. months undergoing major Now Ihe ship is ready for her operational ~J'~ maintenance the ship sailed for post-refit tri work-up - CANBERRA is back "For Queen for the of a cost for the 'oo4t' of a als in November. and Country:' hotet'loom. hoM~ . TWO BED ROOM, FULLY f UR N IS HED & ST UDIO. ONE BEOROOM, T WO BEDROOM "-U LlY FURN lSHED SERVICED LUXURY APA RTMENTS, & SERVICED AI'ARn ·IENTS. Short T('rm, Long Term lind Corporate Accommodati on auila ble. Short Tam, Long"knn and CorporateAccommodadon available. Met res rrorn Garden Island and the City Centre. Mruu fro m Canberra Centre and Qulno Canberra. -4 sta, · Uhour re..:eptionl"....;:urity · S",.-urit,·pwrktng - arch l..followingal. PNR, Visits Li aison, co,,· throughout the operation. tributed loan personnel in M most SI" months of swains, Canadian Naval In Darwin ship visits suppon of local manning round the clock service. Support Elcmcnt. HONOR alone, it represented 311 ensured the high rate of marked the end of business COM Ops and Naval Con ships visits, many of which effort was able to bc main· for the RAN's Darwin trol of Shipping, and Joim involved multiplc bcrth taincd consistently, and this Logistics Support clcmcm Movements staff. movements to facilitate the assistance was very much In those si" months the This integrated approach loading, fuclling and provj appreciatcd elcmcnt had supponcd RA N ensured a close liaiwn was sioningofvesscJs. For most of the personnel and foreign warships assig· maintained to manage not DuringthisperiodalJ ves in Darwin these efforts will ned to Operation Swbilise. only the myriad ship visits scls achicvcd logistics reg be followed by a ~ea post Headed by a RAN supply to Darwin harbour. but for uircments within the opcra ing. and for many of the officer. LCDR Andy Nclson. thc forwarding of naval and tional timeframcs without small boats qualificd the team comprised person ground forces equipment disruption to commercial amongst them. a short nel from COONAWARRA and supplies into East shipping in thepon. noticc draft 10 an FCPB (including Darwin Naval Timor. The assistance of thc conducting maritime sur· • Ia n Ilansen puts the tinal touches to a HMAS lARUAN scene. Picture: ABPH J on l3ase) pon serviccs, naval The team supponed 31 ships and establishments veillance operations as pan Ga geler. storcs.Navyfucl instalJation, ships from 10 nations (and MHQ) who con- of Operation Cr(lnberry. FIND is an Australia-wide service that is ava ilable to Service members and their famil ies in complete confidentia lity N O W you ca n co ntact FIND and rece i ve toll free from anywhere in Australia 1800020031 FIND CAN H ELP WITH INFORMATION ON: Housing Defence home loans Removals Pay and allowances Leave Family poli cy Defence personnel related topics FI ND, part of the Defence Community Organisation Ship movements htlp:llwww.dco.dod.gov.au Contacts for Defence support groups 10 (104) NAVY NEWS, April 17, 2000 NAVY NEWS Given their wings way and LSB1I.I Andrew three squadrons bused at TabrclL NASNowraallended. The graduation and wings The guest of honour was presentation took place at the Comm3ndcr Australian the Australian Naval Av~ Naval Aviation Force. CAPT Cris George. With graduation came a promotion and cbange of litle. The Wadd marks • Glinting wings... I to r: CI'OA S t e~'e Duffey (instructor), LSA Sallaway, PILSA Naisby, CAPT George, LSA Poole, LSA Tabretl and POA Phil Li vingstone ( ins truc 20 years of service tor). Picture: ABPH Richard Prideaux. tions support to the Fleet and Cadets visit their ship M ~I~:v~ad\~~~~i;sgl~t~~ ~~~j~:i~~s ~h~n~~rld com- ~~~:f:~~ ~~~:;:J ~a~\i~~ other Government agencies. ained 20 years of continu- He has worked exlensive- (NAVTIMS): removal of the ous service in the Auslmlian Iy overseas with foreign old generation cryptographic cel~b~%~~~~d~a:w~~~~ 10 C ~~~ f~?s'::e;S H~fs ~~~~~~l~~~ ~f9:n ~~~~~~~ ~!~~dC~~~r ~~~5~~~ Public Service (APS). governments and other com- equipment suite and installa- The Officer in Charge. SYDNEY (C MDR Simon ty forthe cadets to visit their which was followed by For the majority of this munications networks. tion of the new equipment: LCDR Owen Winkleman, Cullen) alongside Garden namesake ship. so the visit lunch. period he has been employ- Prior to assuming his role the Retention of Capability presented David with his Island last month was long time coming More contacts are plann- ed as the Civilian Technical at the NAVCOMMSTA Can- (ROC) Project; various sat APS Sceretary of Defence SYDNEY's operations LEUT Daniel Perkins and ed Officer at the Naval Comm- berra. David wa~ employed at emte equipment installations: unications Station (NAV- the Orroral Valley Spacc and more reccntly the High 20-yearserviceunit citation. medal anda ~?~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~:::S COMMSTA) Canberra Station where he was respon- Data Rate Communications David is looking forward to He has provided a much- sible for maintaining thc Equipment (HDRCE). completinganoLhcrfouryears ( needed continuum in an spacecraft command encooer. His reputation throughout A ) ever changing communica- During his time at NCSC. the wider Defence commu to"'h"m,;,"pnm"~tin"g the Gold Coa~t with Dcir- N VY NEWS tions environment and more he has been involved in nications fratcrnity is well dre.his wifeof41 years. especially stability due to many changes. respected and his continue{[ David has made many the frequent movcments of The most notable of which high level of dedication has friends in the Navy. unifonned counterparts. include: the low level signal helped ensure that NAV- While many have come David has gained signifi- conversion; the replacement COMMSTA Canberra pm and gone. the "Wadd"' has Subscriptions cant exposure and experi- of mooel 28 teletype equip- vides excellent communica- remained. 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He posts to ~:::{~r,i;~/9r~~~5"::rv:~~~onable_ age standard diving suit. thc Mine Warfare Systems Recent Federal Court rulings on injury thc commanding officer Ccntre. compensation mean that, even if you've of AUSCDTONE. LCDR LCDR Gough comes to Jon Peacock. handed his the job from being the received a previous payment, heavy brass helmet to his Operational Readiness you may be entitled to more. replacement LCDR Mike Evaluation Officer wilh [he Gough. Sea Training Group. New lump sum payments are being made The changeover took More. than 50 people for injuries which have become worse. place at the conclusion ofa were present on the wharf to swimming carnival in which watch thehandovcrcercmo Other injuries can attract additional lump CDTONE and the mcmbers oy. sum payments. So if you've been injured, it might pay to have it looked at again. This ruling applies to Commonwealth and armed forces employees only. For information about the changes and a free intervie w call Greg Isolani 1800654 741 melbourne associated offices: brisbane sydney adelaide perth legal represenlalives 10 Ihe Armed Fortes Federation . NAVY NEWS, April 17. 2000 (105) 11 When it's time to take off on holidays, Qantas is at your service. We can organise flights or complete holi day packages across Australia or around the world. For bookings or assistance in planning your holiday, call Qantas Defence Travel Service. ~QANTAS Phone 13 II 57 THE SPIRIT OF AUSTRALIA QXM 1110. ll<~"u No n ... OOJ 00.. 0.".. , l1<>1i""r' lim,'.~ .... C.N 00] BJ6 4~' I",.,,,., .dd~" . hnp:ll...... q>n .. '.com .• " 12 (106) NAVY NEWS. April 17. 2000 NAVY NEWS Book tells More reasons to history of stop dieting now meal or make one less visit • P:e~~~~!l:::Pn~~~~(:; 10 the canteen. ofa spccific or if you will,a Gradually work toward, a "fad"diet. lifelong plan for achic~ing women In If you are still not con your best weight. vinced here are five more If you change the v.ay reasons to ditch dieting; you eat or exercise to lose I. Dietssapenergy - to weight. ask yourself this little food means not question. the Navy enough energy for physical Can I sccmysclfsticking activity. to this routinc fOflife? 2. Diets drop your metab· If the answer is "no." then found parlicularly interest olism - dieting causes your iCs time \0 change what ing. body to conserve energy, you're doing. G ~:'YI;=] She also entertained those making results harder \0 Any healthy weighllos) present with some of her achieve. pl:m should includclhefol· own personal Tttollections 3. Diets are unhealthy - a lowing: A~k ~~~~~~; S l~~y~r of service in the Navy. eydeofrapidwcightlossfol. o a wide "aricI), of foods; Australian Naval Service CMDR McConachie str lowed by weight gain cx~:::c~ular and enjoyable (WRANS) was launched at essed how far women have can lead toa lossof1ean tis· HMAS KUTTABUL late progressed in the Navy sue from )'oor muscles o enough filling foods [0 laslmonth. and rderred 10 the foct thai andcalciumfromyourbooc:s. What tlCx t. where do you 3\'oidconSlanl hunger: Titled Ships Bellu. the this year will sec the first 4. Diets make food the go from hcrc. OAt least 5000 kJ {1200 book. written by former female commanding officer enemy - food provides nour· Regular phy~ical activity calorics) a day; WRANS member, Shirley tak.ing charge of a patrol • The front <.'O\"t.'r of Ships Bellts. ishment and comfon. Diets such as the scheduled class o nexibilily for treat Fenton Huie, WM launched can make you afraid to cat. es your PT staff provides. foods and social occasions: by the Comffi3.nding Off· ""''-Although the WRANS years. Shirley Fenton Huie retails for 539.95. including depriving you of one of in conjunction with a "d icer of KUTTABU L, did not come into existence believes that the one thing postage. life·sessentialpleasure:,. healthy balanced eating o a realistic goal of your CMDR Vicki McConachie. until 1941. the book begins that doesn't change is the The 320 page hard back 5. Diets cheat yourconfi· regune. best weight. not neceMarily Fittingly. CMDR McCon with a charming stflry from spirit that has existed from book contain~ 100 pho denee - going from one It is not a quick fix. it is your lowest weight. achie, who took command 1920 of Nancy Bentley. the beginning. tographs as well as a list failed diet \0 the next can not glamorous but it is tried The CERBERUS Fitness of KUlTABUL in January aged si:... who became the Members of the WRANS, of :111 those who served. leavc you feeling depressed and tested. achieving better Centre will present Millen this year. is the first wo lirst female to be inducted which was established in It is available from most and creates a cycJe in which results. iurn Muscle 2000 on June S. man to command the estab into the RAN. 1941. were integrated into bookshops. or ean be guilt battle.~ food. Make a stan with one POC is POPT Marly lishmenl in its 35 year The book provides an the RAN in 1985. ordered directly from the Have you bcen convinced extr.lcxercisesessiona wcck (Dori:m Yates) Karow on history. insight into thc thinking of Ships Belles is published publisher by call ing (02) to or considering giving or even just make a stan. (03)5950-7239. The launch in KUlTA women who laid the by The Watermark Press and 9818-5677. dieting the nick? Eat one less take away - By Da"e Murr. BUL's Junior Sailor's Mess. foundations for today's was allended hy many female presence in the former members of the Nnv)'. WRANS. "It is not easy to convey " 1 fecI honoured to be e:..aetly how it was then to Elegant psychological thriller · launching Ships Belles," later generations bUI it is CM DR McConachic said. imponant to make sure that "Shirley Fenton Huie accurate records are pass '7l1e Talented Mr Rip/~' is Tom. who's a chronic liar (signature forgcry. lying. brings together many Tttoll ed on. otherwise Ihe way 1 the long awaited new and is despcTate to bclong to and imitating individuals) to «tions of those who served we arc portrayed can be piclure from Amhony Ming the world of privilege and work for him in a bailie with Film review in the WRANS and the book come very distoned:' the hella. the writer and diTtttOf wealth. and with nothing Dickies cynical and insight is imbued wilh the sense of author slates in her intro who brought us the acade more than a lowly bathroom ful buddy Freddie (Philip Damon acquils himself The plot build up secms fun which characterised duction. my award winning The attendant job holding him Hoffman). a hotshol: private very well as Tom, conveying to drag on far tOO long be those young volunteers in "Unlike those serving in English Patient. back, accepts the task with investigator (philip Baker both the emotional vu lnera fore the thrill factor kicks the serviee'searly years. peacetime. the wanime The film is adapted from enthusiasm and begins 10 Hall) and thc Italian cops. bility and cold calculation in. ''The book makes you WRANS were nO! seeking Patricia Highsmiths 1955 mimic Dickie's persona. The characler of Tom oflhis intricate character. TIle scare effecl doesn'l laugh and cry as it rec to make a lifetime earrer in novel of the same name. When Tom arrives at the Ripley is the authcntic anti Damon. in yet another role linger too long aftcr the end ounts many personal anec· the navy. but only wanted The film "ersion of Hi gh. Italian village that Dickie is hero. the serial killer with that uses his innocent prep of the nick. dotes of the women who to win the war in the smith's complex novel is ab staying. Tom meets him and seemingly just motives, the school face as eoonterpoint But this elegam psycho served." most practical way possi out the exploits of an ext· his gorgeous writer girl fclon who the audience i .~ for gradually unfolding com logical thriller is a twisted, CMDR Me-Conachie re ble:' remely intelligent. amoral friend Marge (Gwyneth rooting for in the end. plexities. was an inspired taut and terrifying experi counted some of the book's While there have been sociopath. Paltrow). This film revitali7.es the choice for the Icarl role. enccwhilcitlasts. many anecdotes which she enormous changes over the The film begins with a typ Dickie obviously doesn't recent dull thriller genre that The rest oftbc young cast Don't mistake The Tal icalcaseofmistakenidcntity. have any recollection of has been repetitive and for· including Kate Blanchett ented MrRip/ey for a thriller Tom. a low cla.~s piano him. but Tom is so manipu mulaicin the last few years. and the lovely Gweneth version of The English player, borrows a colleagues lative and believable, that he With Ihe minor excep Paltrow. are honest as the Patient. one of the bench PrincelOn Universityjackel. is welcomed into their circle tions like Sellen, The Usual films secondary characte rs. mark romantic motion pic and is thought tobea friend of friends. Suspect and Primal Fear, Like Minghella's The tures of the decade and a and Princeton graduate and Everything seems to be movies that cease your £lIgliJh Patiellt. the film film that does linger. is offered a $1000 by ship going well -that is. until the breathing have gone amiss goes well over two hours But it still sends a chill ping magnate, Herbert day when Dickie grows recently. ( 139 minutes to be exact). down yourspinc. asaquali Greenleaf (played by The increaSingly tired of Tom. The Ta/ellled Mr Ri/J/ey In this easc. it is not nec ty suspense thri ller should Games James Rebhom) to What ensucs from that does not quiet rank with essari lya good thing. Rating: 7 OUI of 10. Rec go to Europe and fetch hi s point i~ a Story of murder Primal Fear and Sellen. The film is visually divi ommended. spoiled. self-centered son, and falsifications that has But it's certainly the best ne and aptlY3cted. but far - 8 y MIDN Daniel Dickie (Jude Law). Tom puuing hi s three talents thrilleryoowillsecthisyear. too long. Armstrong. Exclusively to 8e1 F1Ts Navy NewS Readers "d till 31st March 2000 LEAVING THE NAVY? Offer val I Don't leave your APS Benefits (the old Vic & Tas) Membership behind! Double Occupancy Once you leave the Navy you will need some form of death cover and no doubt a facility to bor Bed & Full Brea~as~eal' row money at a low interest rate. Per Room per NIght ...:- Continue your APS Membership for peace of mind. CALL US ON (03) 9328 4759 or 1800 333 042 16120 Howard Street, Call us now' North Melboume 3051 *Freecall 1800818790 Postal Address: SYDNEY . AUSTRAU A P.O. Box 326, North Melbourne VIC 3051 !t (02) 9358 1211 44·46 Macleay Sireet. Potts Point Web Site: www.aps-beoefits.com.8U www.devere.com.au Email: InfoOaps-benefits.com.BU NAVY NEWS, April 17, 2000 (10n 13 r NAVY NEWS HMAS BRISBANE BALLINA REUNION join the other 50 association members for a reunion in 8altina from 27·3Qth Apnl, 2000. For more info regarding the four days activities write to Sailors to aid Ian Galloway al PO Box 630 Ballina NSW 2478 or email [email protected] ASAP so accomodation and numbers can be organised HMAS lEEUWIN - 16th INTAKE REUNION A reunion is planned to get together ex-junior of street girls recruits that joined the RAN , at HMAS l EEUWIN, in July 1966 (16th intake). 11 you were a member al the girls, handing out oureards 16th intake, ship's company 1966/67 or were a sponsor S ~~~o~~n~r~:n~~·~ei~~~~.~ and otTering help. we would like to hear from you. For more info contact with ··No64'". a Kings Cross [;ha~;D ;;=J '"The cards tell them the Jack Van Eldik (08) 95274736 or Ron Tregear drop-in centre in Sydney for centre is a safe place for (08) 95247879 or email: [email protected] the district's meet prosti Its full time supervisor women invo[vcd in the sex tutes. is Mrs Ann Lock. a mother industry. But they are doing it in of three and wife of CHAP "[1 is a place to relax. Queensland WRANS Reunion theniccstways. Garry Lock of the RAN have a coffee and a chat. Firstly sailors from the Chaplaincy Service. " We have a washing A reunion is planned for April 2001 in Brisbane lor visiting aircraft carrier USS Although founded five machine.dI)'er. shower and all women past and present who have served in the CONSTELLATION paimed years ago the centre is needleexchangc. Wrans or are serving in the RAN. In 2001 it will be the twO storey tenement in being re-invigorated by "Wcean help them with 60 years from when Ihe WRANS were first formed Sydney's Woolloolllooloo. Mrs Lock knowing that clothing. food. medical ser f or more information please oontact Later Ihe RAN chaplains Kings Cross has between vices and emergency acc Barbara Snowdon (07) 38692201 or drew $1000 from thc Garden 150 and 200 women ommodation. Judy Hunter (07) 33942489. Island Chapel Fund to pro working as street sex work "WehaveaccesslOasix er.;. /Jed house in Surry Hills:' 24 W hat• is a crea vidcearpetandofficcequip • ACROSS Illcnr forthcvital facility. "We are open from lpm she said. 3 What is called a ture that is hunt Ex-RAN Personnel - The centre opcr3les under to 5pm wee k days:' Mrs SNCHAP Erie Burton "sunk fenc e" (2.2) ed by a predato r the umbrella o~ Baptist Lock said. was on hand 10 present a 5 See 22 Across Inner City M inistnes and its "We also work in the SIOOOchequeforearpetand (4) DOWN WWII HMAS NORMAN 7 What is a marshy, Inner City Minister, PaStor evenings walking through equipment to Mrs Lock and 1 Which part of the Barry O'Neill son of Brian (Peggy) O'Neill who served on Colin SCO\1. Kings Cross talking to the PastorScolt sluggish, bo d y of HMAS NORMAN during WWII would like to be con tacted water found in the human body lie s by personls who may have served with his father. He can Southern United between the tho be con tacted on (07) 3800 2883 or by mail at 30 States (5 ) rax a nd the pelvis Whitcomb St, Hillcrest OLD 4 11 8. 8 One who fre (7) quents the cine 2 What are brief RAN Cooks and ex-cooks ma is a w hat (9) outlines of main 9 What d id Stan points of a text, o r A reunion will be held on Satruday the 20th of May Laurel often the like (7) 2000 at the YarraviUe Club, Victori a. weepingly call his 3 Who were an &pm - Midnight for sit down dinner apporx $25 per early Australian person. Dress is jackets and ties for gents. comedy partner explorer team For more info ring Bill Johnstone before April 9th (5) after 7pm on (08) 83454885. 10 Which Creek is (4.3.6) All ranks and partners invited to attend. about 25 km See 3 Down south of Mackay See 20 Across in Queenstand (9) Which flower has THE AUSTRALIAN MINEWARFARE 11 In Greek mytholo some of its ASSOCIATION gy, which nymphs species called the live in brooks, ''windflower'' (7) will be once again marching in Sydney springs and foun 12 Never seeming to City Anzac Day March this year. tains (6) grow old is to be With the success of last years march and good turn out a 14 Which popular what (7 ) bigger and benerday is expected thi s year. film actress per 13 What are found Once again we will muster in the city to take the short formed in "Big on the heads of march to remember those who have gone before us. Business" in 1988 most species of Atter the march, we will muster at the North Sydney Anzac (surname) (6) deer (7) Memoriat Club, at this stage make own way from Nth Syd 19 Which wormlike 15 To resist motion, station . (Any one got some strings) arthropod is said action o r change Membership tee's are due, SI510r members aM $20 for to have 100 legs is to act how (7) ~hn~ 7i~~' o~ ~ ere ' s the membership mon ey going? Come (9) 16To fail to satisfy, or to disappoint, The annual meeting wilt also take place over a beer or two 20 & 5 Down Who at the Club was the British is to what (3.4) 17 In music, what is If any one has any questions on Anzac Day Of Ihe Mine novelist (1856- Warlare Association contact CPOCSSMW Terry Oxley 1925) that wrote a return to the RMAS HAWKSBURY. Terryoxley @holmail.com CPOC King Solomons original theme (7) SSMW Garry Osbourne HMAS HUON 18 Which velvet-like • SNCHAP Burton presents a checlue fo r $ 1000 to Mrs l oc k and Pas tor Scott at No Mines (5 .7 ) POCSMMW Alan Har t MSA WALLA ROO LSCSOMW 64. Picture AUPH Phillip Uun!. 21 When an aircraft fabric is used Brad Paull WATERHEN OPS resumes chiefly for clo thing This is Ihe one-day of the year that we as a group have the horizontal flight, and upholstery chance 10 get toge ther in a social environment, encourage what does it do (6) the troops to come and march under the banner and lets make it ano1hergreatday. DEFCREDIT opens (6.3) 22 & 5 Across Whic h A ustralian tennis player, in HMAS KUTTABUL bo rn 1934, won the Wimble do n and quality financial prod unions, brand new banking m e n's singles in ADFA ucts "nd services to Navy facililies and staff who R ~~fe~::o~~~~e a~~~i~ 1956/57 (5.4) personnel well into the understand Ihe lifcstyle Union (DEFCREDIT) are 2 3 Wha t is an eelebraling Ihe opening of fUlure:' DEFCREDlT"s necdsofncfcncepcrsonnel. GRADUATES a nag ram of miss their neweS! Member Scr Assistant General Manger The DEFCREDIT Mem viccCenlre atl·IMAS KUT Sirategic Development. M r her Service Centre at (4) TABUL Kevin Maloncy. sa id HMAS KUTIABUL pro ITS ON AGAIN The Maritime Comm DEFCREDIT nov.' has vide~abroadrangeoffinan ander. RADM John Lord. 54 Membcr Service Centre s, cial 'erviees to all personnel 0062: L02:6 (2:0) - THE 'S MARTCOVER'- was on hand for the onidal primarily on RAAF. Army on base including: Navy. {)()()Z'Mup.l.S··iJAVlIIJOM1U(lM8Z·9l opening of the new facilit),. and tri-service establish Anny. and RAAF person UO!Un I!P3lO 33U3130 Ue!lellSnv 3ijl - BAC K TO TH E ACADEMY WEEKEND - The branch al KUTIAB ments and wilh a continuing nel. Defence civilians. Def UL is the late~1 Navy-based increase in Navy personnel ence contractors and mem SAT 29 APRIL 00 jI,·tember Service Centre 10 joining DEFCRED[T has bers of the wider Defence be opened by DEFCREDIT rccognisedanecdtoprovidc communilY· C o ntac ts : and compliments all cxist acces~ wherc\"l~r N:wy me The new DEFCREDIT Communications L EUT N igel Smilh ing national nctv.ork of mbers are based. Member Service Centre is MembcrServiceCcntres on "By eSlabli"hing cenlrc~ located at Room G43. e mail: d o 7 @ ltsn. adfa.e du.au Defence hases throughout on Navy establishmcnlS our Bui[ding 6,12·[4 Wylde Branch C A PT Patric k Lun Australia. It will complete a memocrs will benefil from Strcet. HMAS KurrAB All SIGS, Ros & CISs are invited to attend AANCBA e m a il: d o3@ ltsn.adfa.edu.au scrvice network that pro the qualil}' of service ('ur UL. Open 0900 - 160{) Anzac Day MarCh/Reunion in Sydney. Wreath laying vides aeces" and continuity rentlyenjoyed by our Army hours. Monday to Friday. ceremony at the cenotaph, Martin Place at 0730. FLTLT Ji m Ward of ~erviee for all Defencc ,md Air Force memher"" For more information Anzac Day march, fall-in under the CommunIcations email: do2@lts n.adfa .edu .au members. Mr Maloney "aid. aboul DEFCREDIT. ptca~c banner at 0845 in King St. On compleUon reunion '"The new Member Ser PCf'"!;onnei based in KUT cali Sharron and her friend win be held at Marrickvitle ASL. If possible wear the Ph:(02) 62688111 vice Centres illU~lrale DEF TAI3UL will nov. have ly team al the HMAS KUT unform of the day. Phone: 9631 8068 for informa 10 TABUL jl, l emb improvement in physica! A ~~~~'?~~Wh~~;~fc~~ perfonnances and to record fi.loess policies on with those who have aehic\'ed vigour. commendableresuhs. Team One has instigated The test consists ofa 2.4 a new competition among kilometre run. a 500 metre its members. to encourage swim, push·ups and sit-ups c)[Ccllcncc in physical fit (to a cadence) and the ness. (0 be known as the diver's favourite, chin-ups. Di:o;ic Foord Shield. The competition isdivid Waco Raymond "Di ed into two age groups. 30 ,;;ie" Foord swam ashore for years and under and the over the last time in late 1999 30s. after 33 years service to the Each facet of the [cst is Navy, one of the "Old and aHocated points to give an Bold" RAN dh'crs aggregate IOta!. Dixie is heid in extremely The tests are conducted high regard by all members three times a year and the of the clearance diving yearly winners are recorded branch. and is remembered ·l.eft to right: ABe D Stephen Bo r bt> ly, Di xie Foord, ontheshie!d. asa man who "made it hap lEUT Max Muller. ;\Iost or the other winners we re The winners in the under pen:" deployed to East Timor when the Shi eld was p re..~nted 30s division were: 1st - The RAN Central Canteens Fund owns, and operates, He also knew Ihe value of at the tlMAS WATERII EN Ball at the Sebel Town ABCD Shirley; 2nd - three holiday resorts. These resorts offer excellent apbysically fi tdivcr. House. AB CD Borbely: and 3rd - Due to the physical nat ABCD Purce!!. standards of accommodation incl uding cottages, units, ure of clearance diving op To this end. AUSCDT In the over 30's division caravan and camping sites (not Forster Gardens), as erutions, strc ngth and end One's daily routine begins the winners were: 1st - well as excellent facili ties at significantly less cost than uranceareintcgral pansafa religiously with an hour of LSCD Timms; 2nd - LEUT diver"s professional train PT. Muller; and 3rd - LSCD other similar corrunercial holi day resorts. ing. Callard. BUNGALOW PARK Located at Burrill Lake, 4 km south of Ulladulla on the mid South Coast of NSW. Bungalow Park fronts the shores of Burrill Lake and is only minutes from the beach, Burrill Lake offers safe swimming for children and is ideal for fishing and all water sports. A highlight at Bungalow Park is the spectacular daily bird feedings. Contact the manager, Ken Veitch, for bookings or further information, Bungalow Park, Burrill Lake, NSW, 2539. TELEPHONE: (02) 4455 1621. FAX: (02) 4454 4197. AMBLlN CARAVAN AND CAMPING PARK Situated 240 km south west of Perth, on the Bussell Hwy, just south of Busselton, Amblin Park is right on the shore of • The RAN Dragon Boat Team which successfully partici pated in the Brunswick City Festiva l. Picture: LS PH Peter Geographe Bay which offers safe swimming for children Lewis. and is ideal for fishing and all water sports. Amblin Park also has a fully enclosed heated swimming pool. Navy talk of Brunswick Con/act the manager, Frank Frims/on, for bookings or further information, Amblin Caravan Park, PO Box 232, Busse/ton, WA, 6280. enge held in conjunction a professional section and a matter to the Navy team as TELEPHONE: (08) 97554079. FAX: (08) 9755 4739. T~~a~~~e~~a~~ te~~~ with thc Brunswick City eommunityscClion. its training was focussed on of eight personnel in the Festival last month. Theohject Oflhecompe achieving any goal set inaugural Tram Track Chall- Teams werc dividcd into lition was fora teamofeight With this allilUde, it peoplc to pul[ the 22 IOnnc pulled the tram 10 finish tram a total of 50 metres in third with a time of 34.93 FORSTER GARDENS the fastest time. seconds in the professional Selling There were II teams in section. only two seconds Occupying a prime location in Forster on the mid-North the community section and behind thcwinning time of Coast of NSW, 331 km from Sydney. seven teams in the profe 32.56sceonds. ~ional section. The Navy team received Located at 1-5 Middle Street, Forster Gardens provides a Your House Both Navy teams were plenty of suppott from the pleasant village atmosphere with all the delight and attrac entercd in the professional crowd and was the talk of tions of Forster only a few minutes walk away. section along with five other the town. gymnasium teams who were In the lead up 10 the Contact the manager, Graeme Stubbs for bookings or futher information or Business? described as "giants" com cvcnt. our tcam used a 45 Forster Gardens, PO 80x 20, Forster, NSW, 2428. pared with the Navy group seat Navy bus to practise its TelephonelFax: (02) 6554 6027. Advertise in However. size did not pulling ability. Bookillgs for Holiday Ullits accepted lip to TEN lIIollths (lhe(ld for N(lvy NavyNews Surf fun run Persollnei and lip to NINE lIIontlls altead for all otlter patrons. Bookings for Caravan (lnd Tellt sites will be (lccepted lip to TWELVE mOlltlrs ahead The sailors' newspaper The ADF Running and Athletics Association (ADFRAA) is once again fielding teams in thc Sydncy City to Surf for all patrolls. Retired RAN personnel (20 years and lIIore) (Ire eJigble for Contact our Fun Run, which will he hcld on Sunday, July 16. filII Seroice disCOlllltS alld all tlwse witll less tlrall 20 years are I.'IItifle to The race statts in thc Sydncy Ccntral Busincss lip to 20% discOllllt (It all Holiday Cell/res, Advertisin g Co-ordinator on District and fini\hes at Coogce Bay. adi'lance of 14 kilometres. Ph: (02) 9359 2495 Plca~e send an e-mail by no later than June 19 with your Write to Staff Officer (Call teens), DSUP-N, CP3-J-Bl Campbell Park detail~ 10 eithcr. CMDR Kres\e (frank_krc~sc@nmr. Fx: (02) 9359 2499 defcnce.gov.au), Mr Dave Holland (david.hoJland@hic. Offices, CAMPBELL PARK, ACT, 2600, to obtain yOllr discollnt card. gov.au). or Mr Andy Hor\hurgh (andy.horsburgh. Geoff.C li ffo [email protected] [email protected]) Telephone: (02) 6266 4985. Fax: (02) 6266 2388. Information about the event and entry procedures will be fo r furth er detai Is forwarded hy rclUrnc-mail. NAVY NEWS, April 17, 2000 (109) 15 SUBSC RIPTION FORM HOME-POSTING .J, l Chc4UC~. etc .. to ~ made payable to: Editorial Committee d •• _, , Navy News. Lod.cd B3g 12. Pyrrnont 2009. Australia Glendinnings,M!!l:wear Pty Ltd Enclosed please find $24 (Australian currency) 10 cover 12 months $ubscnpllOn and posting for "Navy News" wIthin Red Anchor Tailoring Co. AuSlralia (Air Mail and overseas postage rates are eXIra). FOR ALL UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS USE BLOCK LETTERS place cross in applicable square Head CIIIc»: Shc:Ip 2/3, 7-.41 COwpef Wha!f Rood, WooIoomooIoo, NSW 2011 (next 10 Rocker$) I'hone: (02) 9lM 151801'(02)935801 Fax: (02)9M74633 ~Ob9w8.$nar~ ..... sa.rI'b:t.rV" Navy cyclists raise $251,000 for charity PO Rick Mee han, the which took three weeks go to raising much needed • H!'~l AS KAN IMBLA (gr«n Jerseys) lake on HMAS ALBATROSS. Picture: AS)' H ride director, lold Navy 10 complete. attracted mes funds and awareness for Da mian Pawlcnko. News that 113 television sages of support from liM children with special needs, interviews were given by the Queen as well as the including those with Down members of the learn bet Prime Minister, John Ho syndrome, cerebral palsy T ~d~~;rm~t~J a ~~~~ ween RockhamplOn and ward. and even behavioural prob HQ Nowra. This was the sixth bike lems. runs for cancer of S25 I ,000 during its recent 2000 kilometre ri de from Countless radio inter ride of its kind. the fint Members of the Navy Rockhampton to Nowfll. views were made, while the being in 1990. CharilY Bike Ride Team are The team of 12complet CMDR Rod Harrod. thi ~ Apart from rai si ng the team's webpage has so far The growing popularity not only accomplished A ~a~~II~I~~~q~~r:~:~ cd a commendable total of equates 10 running the dis cash, described us the best attracted over I 12,000 hits. ofthecventcanbcguuged cyclists but utilise their sed in excess of$2000 to aid 714 laps of the AIS Athl lance from Canberra to churity fundraising effort by The web page. which from the fact that th e 1990 many talenL~, such as busk cancer research when it took etics Track over a 24 hour Sydney. any ADF group, the ride isslill active, can be viewed ride raised just S15,500 ing and public speaking. to purt in the inaugural ACT period from 1800 on Friday The team's elTort over the also generated an estimated at http://bike.pecenlIC.com. comparcd to this year's total raise funds for the cause Cancer Society's 24-hour March 3 1 to 1800 Saturday 24 hours can only be $ 1.5 millio n in media expo- ,", of S25 I ,000. about which they are pas relay run against 16 other April J. descrihedas extraordinury, The 2000 kilometre ride. Proceeds from the rides ~ iona[ e teurns. According 10 team leader. particularly when compared with the Army's team o f 40 who ran only 31 laps AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE more. d b *' Indeed, if the running of prolld),/ Spoll.,ore J CREDIT UNION ~ HMAS WORT two young daughters of leam members (Paul Pope's daughtcr Stephanie and Rod Harrod's daughter Nicola) had been allowed. Navy would have won by 30 laps! The relay's purpose was highlighted by the Cancer Society's even ing candle lighting cere mony. In the field of flickering light were two candles in memory of shipmmes who had been lost to this terrible disease. The team comprised of: CPO Mid: Horan: Mr Paul Pope: CMDR Sue Smilh; LCDR Lewis Gaha: LCDR Glenn Bridgart; CMDR Rod Harrod; LCDR Dan Gibb ons: CMDR Nicl Wark : LCDR Chris Cunnigham: LCDR Phil Walker: LCDR Lee Argar: and LEUT Jason West. CDRE Lee Cordner led the team off. 16 (110) NAVY NEWS, April 17, 2000