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Name: Barry Buck Rodgers
City: Carrathool NSW
Country: Australia
Email: annette.rodgers43@icloud.com
Date: 26042014
Comments:
Name: Syd Dinga Bell
City: Sydney
Country: Australia
Email: sydneybell6@bigpond.com
Date: 18122013
Comments:
Thankyou for this service. I am looking for some old shipmates and I think this
site may do it for me.
Thanks
Name: Freda Mason
City: UpperHutt
Country: New Zealand
Email: freda.mason@hotmail.co.nz
Date: 15122013
Comments:
What an awesome website to inform,support & reunite family, friends &
loved ones. Keep up the great work.
Name: Paul Fernyhough
City: Canberra
Country: Australia
Email: shipmatesforcancer@gmail.com
Date: 08082013
Comments:
Thank you for publishing my rundown on Ship mates for Cancer. The launch has
been very successful having 340 members in the first three months. I am applying
for a DVA grant for a web site. When its up and running I would like to put your
group down as a link. I hope this finds everyone well.
Regards Paul (Fuzz) Fernyhough
Name: Robert Rae
City: Rockingham
Country: Australia
Email: raerob@tadaust.org.au
Date: 28062013
Comments:
Looking for ex RP rate & Navy Rugby Union rep Barry "Buck"
Rodgers R52567
Name: TED rickards
City: port macquarie
Country: aust
Email: denrick04@optusnet.com.au
Date: 10062013
Comments:
no comment
Name: Ryszard Opalinski
City: KATANNING WA
Country: Australia
Email: krysopo@hotmail.com
Date: 16042012
Comments:
Thanks heaps to Pete Denver and Trever Robbins on their advocasy work for me.I
do appreciate very much the time and effort you guys put in for us that dont
know the system.Hope your better Pete.
Name: Little Devil
City: Junee NSW
Country: Australia
Email: forum.owner@live.com.au
Date: 07042012
Comments:
Good looking site keep up the good work you are doing for the exservicemen and
women
Name: Shags
City: Adelaide
Country: Australia
Email: shags38@hotmail.com
Date: 27082011
Comments:
G'day all - just stumbled upon this site and saw the name China Hammal. Served
with China in Perth(38) during the U.S.A. trip in 74/75. Hope you are well China
- any others out there from that memorable trip?
Shags (ex POMTH)
Name: John Barry
City: Yetman
Country: Australia
Email: john.iris@activ8.net.au
Date: 10042011
Comments:
I am trying to locate a lost family member, His Name is
Walter( Wally) Macdonald or McDonald, he was married to my mother Dulcie Uren in
the 1950s, He was stationed at Puckapunyal Army base Victoria, he was a mechanic
and we lived at 18 alamaine rd, I have been trying to locate him for many years,
i am not sure this is the right site to ask, I sincerely hope this information
will help in locating him and with the aide of the internet I have found this
site and hope some one can steer me in the right direction to help in finding
him, it means an awful lot to me,
John J Barry
Name: katrina owens
City: sprignsure
Country: australia
Email: katrinamayowens@bigpond.com
Date: 01122010
Comments:
I am the eldest daughter of Gordon "Jesse" Owens and am looking to get
in contact with anyone who may have known dad at any stage during his service I
know that he was an RO and he served 19 days in Vietnam on the HMAS Derwent dad
passed away in 1987 when I was 9 so he never got to tell me any stories of his
time in the navy and I never got the chance to ask.
Name: William Hinds
City: Perth
Country: Australia
Email: tojobill@yahoo.com.au
Date: 21112010
Comments:
Found the site again and it's still as good as it was before,cheers for now
..........Bill.................Gronk.
Name: Maxwell Bean
City: Murrumba Downs
Country: Qld
Email: mbe47208@bigpond.com
Date: 04082009
Comments:
I have Plural Plaques and DVA stuffed me around. In the mid 90s I was found to
have the above and DVA gave me 40% disability pension. After that I had loss of
hearing, tinitus and in 2004 I had a heart problem and had a triple bypass. At
the same time I was found to have diabetes 2. Later skin cancers was diagnosed
and all this time DVA kept lowering the 40% Plural Plaques pension so they
didn't go over 90% total pension.
I went to asbestos lawyers in Brisbane (Turner Freeman 1800683928)After several
tests of CT scans and specialists for us and DVA we sued the RAN and won the
case. The amount was considerable and if it turns to cancer I will have the
option to sue them again but I will have to foot every bill for cancer
treatment.
Name: Neil
City: Adelaide
Country: Australia
Email: warburst@bigpond.net.au
Date: 23022009
Comments:
Like Louis, whether or not China got his TPI reinstated is of little concern to
me, but his wearing of tin medals and a medal he is not entitled to makes him a
classic wannabe. China's been around long enough to know one does not wear tin
medals on the same rack as officially awarded medals. If he want's to wear tin
medals, they should be worn on the right breast.
China, if you read this, hopefully you'll see the errors of your way, and carry
out the neccessary corrections to your rack.
Name: Louis Butcher
City: Batemans Bay
Country: Australia
Email: lbut1899@bigpond.net.au
Date: 21022009
Comments:
I don't have a problem with "China" having his TPI re-instated but I
have a BIG problem with his "rack" of medals. I was on
"Parramatta" when "SWAN" releived us in Singapore in 1971,
PARRAMATTA was the last RAN ship[ to serve in the FESR. I am familar with the
protocol and the issuing of medals, and I am know about "china's"
history. I would love to see 'CHINA" remove the 'Tin Awards' and
"Vietnam Star" the former has not been awarded to anyone who served
less than 6 months in the Vietnam Conflict.Being posted to a DDG after the fall
of Siagon doesn't qualify for the said medal. "China" I suggest
strongly to conform and adjust his medals, it would go a long way to rebuild the
bridges.
Name: Pat Williams
City: Newton Centre
Country: United States
Email: eqb_Williams8139@damailbox.com
Date: 20022009
Comments:
I liked your site.
Name: dm
City: hobart
Country: australia
Email: debim@ozemail.com.au
Date: 28052008
Comments:
Hello. I'm sister of ex sailor who has suggested I go on this site. I am an
author with a major Aust publishing company, 5 books published. I am presently
writing a book on Derek Ernest Percy who served between Nov 67 until his arrest
for the murder of a 12 year old girl in July 69. He served on the Queenborough
between August 68 and March 69. He was in the electrical section and was on the
Melbourne between March 68 to July 68. On the Sydney between July
and August 68. Cerberus April - July 69. Can anyone tell me where the Q'B
was during this period or the other ships? Also, if anyone knew him and any
memories you could share, or pics?
It is possible that Percy is responsible for Wanda Beach Murders, Sydney 1965,
Beamont abductions, Adl 1966, Alan Redston, Canberra 1967, Simon Brook, Glebe
Syd, 1968, Linda Stilwell, St kilda Melb 1968. We know he murdered Yvonne Tuohy
1969, arrested at Cerberus.
Pls contact me at debim@ozemail.com.au
if you have anything to share re Percy.
Many thanks
Debi
Name: goodwin
City: townsville
Country: australia
Email: gazza4864@hotmail.com
Date: 10052008
Comments:
hi just found this site served hmas sydney melbourne duchess hobart brisbane
albatross pomtp glad to hear from any old shipmates 1964-1984
Name: michael
City: Ormeau
Country: Australia
Email: mikentrish@bc.wbs.net.au
Date: 03032008
Comments:
Nice to read that what was started with my help has continued to grow.Am still
working independantly to bring about change.Our latest medal carries the name I
put forward through the New medal group. keep up the good work.
my regards to all.
Mike Prowse
Name: Britney
City: New
Country: GB
Email: privet@hotmail.com
Date: Britney
Comments:
Lucky to find you, keep on the good workk guys! Best of luck.
Name: thomas
City: melbourne
Country: australia
Email: telverd@hotmail.com
Date: 18th May 2005
Comments:
yes i do remember going to "johnnies" in melbourne in 1967-69. Johnnies were near sydney harbour bridge
Name: Blackburn
City: Newcastle
Country: Australia
Email: basenji@iprimus
Date: 23 April
Comments:
Greetings,
to all pussers out there, especially JRs from Leeuwin and in particular Rhodes
25th and anyone whom I served with on Vamps, the Dity D and Melbourne. I have
just been f****d over by th DVA, knocked me back from 90 to 40%. I have heard a
rumour that they are going hard on sailors, god bless the new go getting
academics in DVA. Obviously little Johnny has told them he needs more money for
all the b**** f****g refugees I see walking around my suburb in their designer
sports clothes and talking on their mobiles. Oh well , I have never been PC and
to late to start, anyone else out there had a hand job done on them by the DVA I
would like to hear from you. BTW my main detractors in the reports to the
DVA came from Wrightway Research Services, I remember that wanker in pussers.
Anyhow FTW, up the mighty red rooster - MORE PISS. Great site, keep up the good
work.
Regards
Blackie (Stoker)
Name: Taylor
City: Burrumheads
Country: Australia
Email: expussermedic@hotmail.com
Date: 7th Dec 05
Comments:
B.G, If this connects to you drop me a line,EX POMED(N)R59078,RAN 62-91
Name: PeterKroon
City: Adelaide
Country: Australia
Email: millview@rbe.net.au
Date: 18/07 2005
Comments:
Name: Rick
City: Melbourne
Country: Australia
Email: eheaney@bigpond.net.au
Date: 18 Feb 2005
Comments:
G'day, I have just been reading your current newsletter and suggested
program for the 2006 Nirimba ReUnion and think it is a fantastic idea.
A number of other old shipmates have also put their hands up when I told them
about the idea.
Is there somewhere to officially register interest?
Thanks for all your efforts in making the reunion happen.
Regards
Rick Heaney
Please note: The ANVVWA(WA) has nothing to do with the organisation of the Nirimba reunion. The articles were placed on our website for our members, and any other visitors, to read.
Webmaster
ANVVWA(WA)
Name: HINDS
City: WILLIAM
Country: WA
Email: brolgabill@badmama.com.au
Date: 17/12/04
Comments:
What a blast finding this web page, and all the ex pusser's that i had the good
fortune to serve with.From 68/78.To good drafts, one was to the PERTH 71/TO
73.Under the command of Robert Percy.who could forget the rimpact 72 trip, and
the Indian ocean cruse in 73.some of the names in this web site bring back the
good memories, ie OD Bedwell,Muso Darell Mancell,All the stokers, (EGOR)CHINA,HOLAND,MAMAL,POQMG
R J JELLY,ALL THE COOKS THE BLACK PRINCE,GUNNS HAZELWOOD,OLIE OLSON,MEAT BOATS,
PALFREY,AND THE TOM ROWLONS,SLUG WATTERS,(BUNNGY WILLIAMS STD)KEN CASTLE,POCOOK
SPUNKY GEORGE BUCKHEIM,ALL THE RO"S.The other was to MANUS ISLAND for
twelve months,on the PB"s and "TARANGAU",WITH THE LICK,LICK
MARIES,B.B.Q'S,D.T.100 MOTOR BIKES,OLD CARS,and Dickie Norman CPO
Cook,REGINA,ROSE,and JUDY,Bob Millhouse(SBA).Noel& Trish Parker,
RUSS SCHALDERS,Peet Whitmore,Rex Nixon,Pedro Peterson,the list goes on and on,it
was the best 10years of my life,A Girl in every PORT and the ASBESTOS in the
ships.I can remember the aisan food smells, that came out of the engine room,
where CHINA was COOKING his rice and noodles for the night shift,with the bacon
eggs from the galley, and he has given so much of his time for the veterans,
their partners, and the welfare of expusser's,and we must have a
"TARANGAU" sometime, China might organise it for us. hope to hear from
you all one day, bye for now, LOVE from the brolgabill@badmama.com.au
Name: Callander
City: Canberra
Country: Australia
Email: brall@bigpond.com.au
Date: 16.10.2004
Comments:
Will see you all at the reunion in Yamba 12th November
Looking forward to catching up with everyone
Lance Callander
Name: LesFigg
City: SantaClara
Country: USA
Email: les_figg@comcast.net
Date: 22 May 2004
Comments:
I have located Brian 'wacka' Payne (ME) and have a last known address and phone
number for Bob 'Doc' Barr (LSBA).
Thanks,
Les.
Name: LesFigg
City: SantaClaraCA
Country: USA
Email: les_figg@comcast.net
Date: 21 May 2004
Comments:
Looking for old crew mates
Does anyone have any contact info for any of the following ex-pusser's who I
served with in HMAS Hawk in 1966?
Brian (Lofty) Hain ex-Cook
Cliff Jamieson ex-Stoker
'Wacka' Payne ex-Stoker
ABUW Girdler
LSQMG Pete Noonan
LSBA Barr
LAMET 'Buck' Raynor
Thanks & Regards,
Les.
Name: MARK
City: rockingham
Country: aussie
Email: ripman66@hotmail.com
Date: 28 april
Comments:
we need a reef put in so we can surf/
Name: Lucii
City: Cooloongup
Country: Australia
Email: glucev@bigpond.com
Date: 11-11-03
Comments:
G'day once again....was browsing thru messages etc, and came across an old one
of mine from a couple of years back, thought i had better update my e-mail addy,
just in case some silly fool wished to communicate with me. Am impressed
with the site, amazing what a Mechanician can manage eh..well done TicToc....where's
my wedding present?? Unfortunately i had cause to send in a response to a
missing person, ex RSM Brian Lawrance....he was a good bloke and is sadly missed
around the traps, but my money is on him having em all on parade and giving them
heaps up there. I will never forget the very first time i went to his
place for a beer...wasnt sure whether to ring the doorbell or not....there was a
sign on it...."NO HOOKERS, HAWKERS OR JESUS FREAKS NEED BOTHER".
Keep up the good work fellas, will stay in touch .....Lucii
Name: Russ
City: Perth
Country: Australia
Email: clarkrw@q-net.net.au
Date: 17 October 2003
Comments:
Hi All,
Just found out about this site through "China" I am not one of you but
was a "Nasho" 1970 - 1971 never left Australia.
China is helping us out as he is with many other people.
Keep up the good work China and all concerned in the RAN Vetrans Welfare a job
weell done and needed!!!!
All hava good and Happy life.
Russ
Signal Corps
Army
Name: Goz
City: Kalgoorlie
Country: Australia
Email: goz@elvis.com
Date: 10 July 2003
Comments:
Hi China
I hope you and your family are well. I haven't visited the site here for quite
some time, but I did today and was saddened to read about your past conviction
preventing you from being a 'fit and proper' citizen worthy of receiving an
Order of Australia medal.
I know how you feel mate. Back when I was young and stupid in my early 20's, I
became addicted to marijuana. Whilst travelling home on leave to Karatha WA,
from HMAS Melbourne (which was berthed in Garden Island Sydney). I got arrested
and was put in jail overnight in Geralton WA. In the morning I fronted the Judge
and ended up getting fined $100 for possession of marijuana.
And from this episode of my life, I became a criminal. I now have a criminal
record and a black mark against my name till the end of my days. So basically,
it wouldn't matter what I did, I will alway be viewed as a criminal. I was
having personal problems and got addicted to marijuana whilst on HMAS Perth in
the USA in 1974 - 75, and this is how things ended up.
Take Care
Goz
Name: Keith Taylor
City: Mount Helena
Country: Western Aust
Email: ktaylor2@bigpond.com
Date: 10/06/03
Comments:
Another very good and much appreciated web page for us "oldies",I was
part of the first group of "birdies",on the Helicopter Flight Vietnam
67/68.
Keith(Squizzy)Taylor LEM(AC)
Name: Scott (Egor) Smith
City: Adealide
Country: Aus
Email: ssmith@healthsuper.com.au
Date: 21/5/03
Comments:
Egor Smith here ex stoker on the 38 in the 70's. Great site & a walk
down memory lane. Good to see so many ex stokers & crew from Perth 38. Would
love to chat on 08 8351 8511 or the emails fine. Regards Egor...
Name: Paul Nicholas
City: Gold Coast Qld
Country: Australia
Email: paulnick@primus.com.au
Date: 21/05/03
Comments:
Good site - some familiar names there -hope your out of that hospital
by now China. I'll be in Perth Oct24/28 for the Hobart reunion so I
hope I can catch up with a few old of the drunks I used to know.
Paul Nicholas exCPOMTP3*
Name: Morris J Lehmann (Speed)
City: Donnybrook
Country: W.A.
Email: railway@starwon.com.au
Date: 4/05/2003
Comments:
Very informative site, saw a few names I remember, mind its getting harder to
recall names and putting faces to them. Would love to hear from any shipmates
who remember me. Did the tour on Vendetta 69/70
Served on Gascoyne, Queenborough,and Melbourne, with shore time at Cerberus,
Albatross & Lonsdale.
Cheers Morris (Speed) Lehmann ex POSN
Name: Ross WENDT
City: QUAKERS HILL
Country: AUSTRALIA
Email: Ross.Wendt@bigpond.com
Date: 20 March 2003
Comments:
To CHINA
Yet again a great achievement you just keep on keeping on.
Well done. Be proud of your achievements.
Cheers
Ross WENDT ex JR, ME (Stoker), Mech and finally CMDR ME
Name: bert o'meagher
City: perth
Country: western australia
Email: bert.o'meagher@police.wa.gov.au
Date: 20-3-2003
Comments:
china
good to see the level of progress made since the beginning
good to hear of your oam and know how proud you must feel
yours, aye
bert o'meagher apm
Name: rusty
City: Sunshine
Country: Australia
Email: rusty@qldwmc.com
Date: 28 February 2003
Comments:
China,
just heard down the club that your OAM has been removed.
Sorry to hear about that mate, we were also told that you are not well.Get well
soon.
Who gives the sh**s about the OAM. We ALL knows the works you have done in WA
and how you looked after our departed mates',widows and their family.
You did a great job with the FIRST WAR MEMORIAL FOR US IN AUSTRALIA.
Get well soon. Often so quickly, some of us forgets !!!!
We had our good time in the old lady. Good old 38, AND THE RUNS ASHORE
Got this web page from the Mateship, Paul showed us this afternoon.
We all said the goods you have done, wishing we can do the same over this side
for our old ship's mates.(as per norm, all talks and no action)
What ever you do, do not pull fire, or shut the main stop.(just keep the by pass
valves open)for now. Let us know when you reached 1275.
Best wishes Rusty.
Name: Harrison
City: Sydney
Country: Australia
Email: stoker9@bigpond.com
Date: 28.2.03
Comments:
Sorry to hear about China Hammal busted back with his OAM.
Rang HMAS Leeuwin yesterday and was told of the bad news.
We stokers are strong bunch, get well soon.
You do not need the OAM. We know the great work you have done over the
time.
Name: veterans and staff
City: Perth
Country:
Email: @ramsayhealth.com.au
Date: 16.2.03
Comments:
To China Hammel,
We all wish you to have a fast recovery,
You have done a great deal to all veterans in Western Australia
from all veterans and staff.
Name: Ian & Mary Ingram
City: Kalbarri 6536
Country: Australia
Email: maryi@westnet.com.au
Date: 12.2.03
Comments:
Both ex Navy & WRANS interested in catching up with old friends.
Mary & Ian Ingram
Name: Les De Bonde
City: Perth
Country: Western Australia
Email: laja@perthpcug.org.au
Date: 16/1/03
Comments:
Just accessed this guest book and saw a lot of old mates names . Its a great way
to keep in touch . Congrats on setting up such a helpful guest book .
Name: Norm Jones (Spike)
City: Waikiki, Perth
Country: Australia
Email: normjones@jeds.com.au
Date: 10 Jan 03
Comments:
Hi China, As you said take a surf and look-see, and it is an excellent site. BZ
to all concerned. Looking forward to catching up with some of you soon, either
at functions or on the net.
Party Hard
SPIKE
Name: Carole & Barry Matthews
City: Perth
Country: Australia
Email: bcm178@hotmail.com
Date: 22.12.02
Comments:
Excellent Tic Toc
Name: Dave GILMOUR
City: Darwin
Country: Australia
Email: davidgilmour20@hotmail.com
Date: 14/12/2002
Comments:
Great site, good to hear from you after all these years China.
Name: Bary Pareezer
City: Sydney
Country: Australia
Email: Barry.Pareezer@hp.com
Date: 28/11/02
Comments:
G'Day to all,
I had a bit of a look around and to say the least a great site. As we all
grow a little older and our systems begin to break down, it is fabulous to see
such a dedicated group working so very hard to help. Well done to all
involved.
Kindest regards
Barry Pareezer ex CPO HMAS Perth
Name: Ian Dunn
City: Perth
Country: Australia
Email:
Date: 20/11/02
Comments:
great site!
Name: Les De Bonde
City: Ballajura
Country: WA
Email: laja@perthpcug.org.au
Date: 17/10/02
Comments:
Great and informative site , WELL DONE .
Name: Terry BROOKS
City: darwin/malak
Country: Land of Oz
Email: taipan135@bigpond.com.au
Date: 2/10/02
Comments:
Checked the site to see who I might know...lo and behold...there's the bloody
missus?! She beat me again! Great job you are doing here. I was with the
original members RANHF '67 - '68; Vung Tau and Blackhorse as doorgunner.
Regards...Terry Brooks ex POACMUC(air)
Name:
GRAHAM(BUCK)ROGERS
City: FALCON W.A. 6210
Country: AU
Email: skippyro@dodo.com.au
Date: 6/9/2002
Comments:
EXCELLENT SITE TO CATCH UP ON OLD
MEMORIES WITH NAMES I HAD FOREGOTTEN, THEN PUT A FACE TO THOSE NAMES AND THINK
OF DAYS AT MILLIES,WHITE ENSIGN CLUB,JOHNIES,THE ROCKERS,SINGERS,(MELBOURNE
BAR,BUGIS STRAZZA),HONKUS AND WHO COULD FORGET OLONGOPO. THANKS TO CHINA AND ALL
INVOLVED FOR ALL THERE HELP, ALSO TIC TOC IN BRINGING THIS SITE ONLINE FOR ALL
TO BROWSE AND ENJOY.
BUCK ROGERS EX LEADING STOKER
Name: Ian (Buck) Rogers
City: Moranbah Qld
Country: Australia
Email: iannkei@hypermax.net.au
Date: 31 Aug 02
Comments:
My brother (Ex Stoker) put me on to this site. Glad to see that support is
around for ex-servicemen and woman. Need more of it.
Buck Rogers (Ex CPOETC4)
Name: Maureen Brooks
City: darwin
Country: australia
Email: taipan135@bigpond.com
Date: 29/08/2002
Comments:
Enjoyed browsing
Name: Brian Smith
City: Cairns
Country: Australia
Email: docsmith@kaomag.com
Date: 27/08/02
Comments:
Nice site China!
Already saw a couple of names in the members that I wish I didn't remember!
Visit me as well @ www.kaomag.com
Will be back
BG
Name: Doug LAPHAM
City: Perth
Country: Australia
Email: douglapham@hotmail.com
Date: July 14,2002
Comments:
Have been involved with this organisation for approximatley 3 months now and am
astounded at the professional attitude shown by members and the elected officers
given that the time given is voluntary. I will become involved as time permits
due to my heavy commitment to work and the Lions organisation.I am presently
initiating a major project in the Mundaring area where I reside.
Name: F.E.S.R. S.A.
City: Adelaide
Country: Aust
Email: fesrsa@hotmail.com
Date: 04/07/2002
Comments:
See message page
Name: Roger Scovell
City: Sydney
Country: Australia
Email: scovell@ozemail.com.au
Date: 2 July 2002
Comments:
Info on the web site was passed on by an old mate who recommended it highly. I
look forward to further participation.
Name: John Davis
City: Jimboomba Qld
Country: Australia
Email: stoker7@bigpond.com
Date: 1-7-02
Comments:
Great site. Good to see and remember those I served with. Keep up the good work
China. I remember you well.Regards and good luck.
Name: vince allard
City: brisbane
Country: australia
Email:
vallard@bigpond.com
Date: 26/06/2002
Comments:
Name: Henry (dutchy) Diekema
City: brisbane
Country: aust
Email: dutchy4165@optusnet.com.au
Date: 11/6/2002
Comments:
anyone in brisbane area for welfare help contact ASAC www.asacaustralia.com
a free service started by wacka payne ex dribble dab and gordon blake ex com
greeny or myself dutchy4165@optusnet.com.au
if required. ex POMTP I served mainly DDG's 1961 to 1976
Hobart and Brisbane good to see others with welfare in mind it is really needed
do visit our web site and good luck to all.
Name: jim(shorty)drew
City: perth
Country: australia
Email: jpd2@dodo.com.au
Date: june 10
2002
Comments:
JUST POSTED A LETTER ON THIS SITE IT
LOOKS VERY INTERESTING
AND LOTS OF INFO. WELL DONE.
Name: Joe
Linaker
City: Gold Coast
Qld.
Country:
Email: gjl@austarnet.com.au
Date: 1930FRID07JUN02
Comments:
Congratulations to all involved,from website construction and design,through the
innovative fund-raising measures,to the supportive membership and the personnel
who drive them-A great site,with wonderful goals.I shall recommend to all
Ex-Service Organizations of which I'm part that they seek affiliation with you
to share common objectives.
Name: Bob (Porky)Aitken
City: Morwell
Country: Aus
Email: trebor@dodo.com.au
Date: 5/6/02
Comments:
Great sight ,good to see it well maintained. Extra good to see old mates names
in print.Bob (Kobe) Poat,Mick Quinlan,Andy Dunlop,Brian Addison,China Hamal just
to name a few.Hope the years have been good to you all. Bob (Porky) Aitken.
Name: Wayne LePage
City: Waikiki
Country: Australia
Email: lepages@iinet.net.au
Date: 2/6/02
Comments:
Looks an interesting site. Have seen some names that I have served with. Will
check it out in depth during the week.
Name: kevin
wuillemin
City: south perth
Country: australia
Email: wuillem@abacus.com.au
Date: 23/05/02
Comments:
Well done fellas, nice to see things going along so well.
Kev
Name: Peter Dales
City: Perth
Country: Australia
Email: pdales@bigpond.com
Date: 27/03/02
Comments:
A great site fellas, my only complaint is that I cant find any info on how join
the ANVVWA.
Keep up the good work
Peter "Chips" Dales
Name: Ian
McClure
City: Greta
Country: Australia
Email: ianmc25@optusnet.com.au
Date: 28/02/2002
Comments:
Just like to give a big thankyou to China for his help with my disabillity
pension claim,have just recieved letter from DVA & have been granted
30%.Thankyou China, a donation will be on its way as soon as I recieve the
money.Regards to all in the west, Ian (ex SAV)R62777
Name: Ron
McLaren
City: Sydney
Country: Oz
Email: armak@ozemail.com.au
Date: 8.1.02.
Comments:
Great site China, a lot of names rang a bell on your list.The 4th intake(Jan
'62)Leeuwin JRs are organising a re-union in April this year in Sydney.Any 4s,
or friends or associates of same, would appreciate they contact Bob Williams at williarh@bigpond.com
or myself, so as to organise numbers for the re-union or just to contact mates
we haven't seen for 40 years.
Happy New Year to all,
Ron McLaren
Name: David
Seward
City: Tweed
Heads, NSW
Country: "The
Best"
Email: tallie2@ozemail.com.au
Date: 18/12/2001
Comments:
I was just surfing the net and came across this fabulous site. Well done all concerned.If you know of any site like this around my parts give me
a buzz.
Regards
D.S. (ex-chippy 65'-79)
Name: Peter
Watson
City: Brisbane
Country: Australia
Email: blues_man65@yahoo.com.au
Date: 14/12/01
Comments:
Not a bad site from what i can see. There are heaps of sites out there but few
easy to find i did not know about yours till i was shown.
Unlucky for me i live in Brisbane Queensland.
Keep the good work up.
Doc Watson.
Name: Rick
Monery
City: Perth
Country: Australia
Email: rwmonery@bigpond.com
Date:
Comments:
Great site. Have really enjoyed the pages. Brings back memories seeing some of
the names of long lost mates. Once again congratulations on a job well done.
Name: Ian
McClure
City: Greta
Country: Australia
Email: ian_lucy5@hotmail.com
Date: 10/12/2001
Comments:
Just like to wish all you guys in the west a very merry Xmas & a prosperous
New year.Regards Ian McClure
Name: Ron Stout
City: Perth
Country: Western
Australia
Email: ron.stout@bigpond.com.au
Date: 7-12-2001
Comments:
Well mates you have done it again and a job well done putting this site
together.
From some of the comments I've read this site is really appreciated and I look
forward to further visits.
Regards to all you old salts out there in cyberspace and thanks again to the DVA
team your work is really appreciated
Name: Robert
Rae
City: Rockingham
Country: Oz
Email: robrae@vianet.net.au
Date: 07 Dec 02
Comments:
Great to see the site up & running quicker than some of the neddies I
have backed over the years.Hullo Luci Hullo Shady good to see you are both in
Cybperspace.Anyone know the whereabouts of two ex Kellick Beagles BARRY DUNNE last known slumming in Scarborough and defrauding the Commonwealth
Bank. GEORGE BARR international beagle with Qantas was slumming in Applecross but apparently moved to Queensland.
Ok see you all on the 16th.
Cheers Frog Rae
Name: laurie
shirley
City:
Country:
Email:
Date:
Comments:
Name: Gary
"Lucii" Lucev
City: Rockingham
Country: Western
Australia
Email: lucii52@dingoblue.net.au
Date: 6-12-01
Comments:
Great to see another website for us old cronies to see what's what, who's where,
etc. I have also visited the Naval Association website and made contact
with a few blokes i've not seen in eons. Ya never know, might get some
hits from here too. The site looks flash, as does the newsletter, from
which i got this addy. Keep up the good work fellas.
Name: Greg
Sells
City: Perth
Country: Australia
Email: vampsailor@ozemail.com.au
Date: 5/12/2001
Comments:
To China and the fellows that set this site up, 'Thank You'.
It was a pleasure to visit and have a look around. Saw some names of
members that I had forgotten about over the years.
Look forward to visiting again in the near future
Sellsy
Name: Kevin
(Shady) Lane
City: Safety
Bay
Country: Oz
Email: kevin_lane11@bigpond.com
Date: 4/12/01
Comments:
Great, good to see it up running.
Name: John
Lennon
City: Brisbane
Country: Australia
Email: navy_muso@yahoo.co
Date:
15/11/2001
Comments:
Hi, all you sand gropers...Just surfed in from the net...Great site good
stuff...If anyone knows any Bandies in the West steer them towards my site..You
be sure to see many names of ex bandies in my Guest Book..
Site Name: Royal Australian Navy Band "Parade Ground"
URL: www.powerup.com.au\~leywah
Regards
John Lennon
Ex CPO Musician...68 -82
Name: James
Godwin
City: Phoenix
Arizona
Country: USA
Email: Wngd389@cs.com
Date: 18/11/2001
Comments:
Yes I was requesting a list of crews that toured Vietnam on the HMAS
Perth,Hobart,Brisbane.The reason I believe I may have been the only 17 year old
in the War Zone not including troop carring etc just the line.
Thanks for any help
James Godwin R66089 AB/RP
Name: alan
rodgers
City: perth
Country: australia
Email: 3jolerojas@bigpond.com.au
Date: 13.11.01
Comments:
what a fantastic effort for this page i will visit regularly
regards
Name: John
Byrne
City: Pampoolah
NSW
Country: Good Ol'
Oz
Email: rackshad@hotmail.com
Date: 12/11/01
Comments:
Hi to all the sand gropers. Found your site whilst taking a dip. Keep up
the good work.
Name: Peter
Flockhart
City: Perth
Country: Australia
Email:
pjfbooks@ipec.net.au
Date: 2/11/01
Comments:
All concerned have done a brilliant job in putting this site together. Will be
back regularly.
Name: Mick Erceg
City: Noosa
Hinterland (Qld)
Country: Aus.
Email: me@spiderweb.com.au
Date: 24/10/01
Comments:
G`Day China,
Came across
your site the other day. Good work, keep it up. A few of the members names
reminded me of my enjoyable time at Leeuwin in 71/72.
Regards Mick Erceg.
Name: dj rickards
City:
thriving metropolis of laurieton nsw
Country: australia
Email: hungry@intercoast.com.au
Date:
23.10.01
Comments:
must say i didnt think you guys would be able to put together such a
professional net page,very informative and i see some old names i recall and
some sad losses.thank you for the opportunity to say "ahoy there"and
hope some day i might come alongside in w.a.,heads down now.
(ted) rickards
Comments
Great Web Site - good to see someone out there has put something together for
all us ex pussers. There must be litterally thousands of us. I have managed to
keep up to date via the Navy News but this site is a lot more informative.
Good luck
Shiner (Ex CPOETP4)
Comments
Hi to all ex pussers, I came across this site through the guestbook in the
Gunplot site, great to see another navy site doing all they can for the boys. I
did my bit from '69 to '84, paid off a a POMTP. I have an old mate over there in
the West that I served with when we commissioned "Torrens", Ken
Trousselot, how are you keeping Trouser? Keep up the great work China because
you are much appreciated by everyone.
Comments
Found this site while looking for something else, it looks like it is going
to be an excellent site and ill come back from time to time
Comments
Being X Navy/Weapons Mechanic(dibdab)I am naturally interested in any thing
of the passed.I served on HMAS Queenborough,Duchess,Attack,Sydney(Vung Tau
Ferry) and Vampire between 1966 and 1973.It is a long way from the East coast to
the West coast of Australia but your web site has closed the gap.I will be
visiting this site regualy from now on. Keep the good work up and have a nice
day. Darrel Henderson.
Comments
Just found this sight and interested in details of my service. Might help to
clear up a few things.
Comments