Jul/Aug 2000 No. 50

Its Crews News time, also Greenwich Standard Time (G.S.T). So all back to Normality until 27^th August 2000.

Recording the death of members is always sad. We do share their loved ones grief and offer our heartfelt Condolences. Lest We Forget.

April 2000 - Murray Robinson, North Beach Township, South Australia. Murray was most enthusiastic about the Cruisers and always kept in touch.

13th May 2000 - Claude Bettens O.A.M. B.E.M. Brisbane. Claude was renowned for his devotion to sick and dying ShipMates. Having the distinction of being the longest serving Welfare Officer in the Queensland Naval Association.

21st June 2000 - Eric Garvey, Brisbane. Many an Ex-Sailor was advised by Eric with their disability pensions, during his time with the Repatriation Department.

Our thoughts go to those members who have been hospitalised or ill at home. A rapid recovery is our sincere wish.

Representing the H.M.A Ex Cruiser Association is always a privilege and a pleasure. On U.S Memorial Day 29th May, Doug and Lilian Morcom accompanied Maureen and I to this most impressive Wreath laying service at Riverside R.S.L, New Farm.

At the invitation of the Philippine Consul General, we attended the Commemoration of the Philippine Independence Day, on 20th June, along with QLD Canberra/Shropshire President Ted Trappett, recovering from recent heart surgery and his wife Elvie.

Happy to Welcome aboard three new members from Tasmania. Brian Case, Graham Knight and Bill Westcott – All Ex H.M.A.S Westralia. Thanks for your Support Fellas.

Our sincere thanks and appreciation to member Ken Munro for his contribution to the "Crews News" in supplying the address labels.

In Year 2000 There are numerous Reunions and Services. For those interested Members they are as follows:-

Wednesday 6^th September - Battle of Australia Day – Brisbane

8^th to 14^th September - H.M.A.S Assault, Perth. (Contact Ron Leuchner 64 Yarra St, Heidelberg, 3084, Victoria, Phone 03 9459 9909)

Sunday 10^th September - 10.45 Hrs Annual Seafarers Service Shrine of Remembrance, Ann St Brisbane.

13^th to 16^th October - Manus Island Reunion, Maroochydore (Contact Ron (Joe) Flaherty, Phone 07 54760262)

16^th to 18^th October - Canberra/Shropshire Melbourne.

17^th to 24^th October - The Seventh Fleet Amphibious Force U.S/Aust. Naval Reunion, Brisbane.

Sunday 22^nd October - The Dedication Service for the South Tower and the unveiling Ceremony of U.S/Australian Memorial Stained Glass Window at St Johns Cathedral, Ann St Brisbane. (Contact Noel Beutel Sec/Treasurer H.M.A.S Manoora Association, 117 Gordon St, Ormiston, QLD, 4163 Phone 07 3821 2306)

10^th to 12^th November - "All Ships" Ulverstone, Tasmania. (Contact: Bob Boyd P.O.Box 220, Ulverstone 7315, Tasmania)

24^th, 25^th, 26^th November - All Ships Reunion, Ballina N.S.W. The Ballina Naval Association of Australia.

25^th April - ANZAC Day In Honolulu. The QLD Corvette Association in conjunction with The American Legion of Ex-Servicemen invites you to join with them to Commemorate ANZAC Day in Honolulu. (Contact: Secretary Syd Sheppard 07 3349 3400)

By Courtesy of Member Trevior Boyd, a WebPage has been established for the H.M.A Ex Cruisers Association. If you wish to visit this WebPage the address (URL) is:

Rear Admiral A.E.Bickford R.N.Retd., now residing at Queenslands Sunshine Coast, has kindly consented to be our Guest Speaker at the next meeting, to be held at:

Till then, Keep your knots up

Warm Regards

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