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Summer Edition 2012
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Since last time…
Since Newcastle stopped running in August 2012, the tempo has been very
high with all departments required to step up to meet the very tight time
frames required to get the ship ready for next years deployment. The IMAV
maintenance package included approximately 650 tasks and in excess of 33000
man hours. The Pre-Workup Training included, but was not limited to;
Command Team Training for the Operations Room at Watson, BM department,
coupled with Boarding party training at Cerberus, a whole ship Combat
Survivability at Crewswell and all departments successfully completing
external Departmental Audits. This challenging period culminated in
Newcastle successfully returning to sea in December, something which all of
the crew contributed towards and should be incredibly proud of.

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Captain’s Corner
As I look back on the last six months I am amazed by Newcastle’s achievements both at
sea and alongside. From operating off Cairns to conducting multiple replenishment
serials with HMAS Success, then refitting at Garden Island while undergoing pre-workup
training – its is safe to say that the period since our last edition of Newcastle News has
been anything but dull.
With an ambitious program it is natural to have hiccups along the way. However, one
constant in Newcastle is the ability of the ships company to roll with the punches and
make the best of every situation as a team. I couldn’t wish for anything more and after
much hard work and attention to detail we successfully returned to sea in December.
To our families I thank you for your continued support and encouragement. I wish you all
the very best and a happy time together with our loved ones over the Christmas break. I
trust you will all enjoy the respite and return safely in 2013, with batteries recharged for
what promises to be a challenging and highly rewarding year
Kind Regards
Paul O’Grady
Commanding Officer
Cool….
That’s right,
WARNING
Stand Clear…
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Yes my hair is
supposed to
stick up. This
takes work….
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Your TOPS
SWO……
…
I’m so
happy, I
could
burst into
song
Promotions
Congratulations to the following personnel;
LCDR Clarkson LEUT Giles LEUT Osbourne LEUT Kinsey
LEUT Charlton CPOB East POCIS Wylie LSCSO Sloey
ABET Hardy ABET Micallef ABCSO Roche ABMT Graham
ABMT Humphrey ABMT Lingard ABMT Patton ABEW Gossage
ABEW Wilson ABCSO Chapman ABCSO Cers ABCIS Billington
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Get some,
Get some…..
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650 Tasks
33,000 man-hours
IMAV Aug – Dec 12, Done….
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MoVeMbEr
Contestants
Classic
Original
Yes
ladies,
that’s
right its
all real….
Grrr….
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I was this
close…..
Of course
you can
trust me.
OutOUO Outrageous
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What more needs to be said…….
Movember Facts and Figures
Each year thousands of men participate in Movember – growing moustaches to
raise money for a cause that raises vital research into prostate cancer and
mental health conditions in men. The Newcastle Movember team for 2012
along with the aid of the Newcastle Welfare committee managed to raise
$2131.90. The final judging culminated in the shave down for the contestants
and judging on the flight deck on the 30 November. Prizes were awarded for
the best Classic Mo, most Outrageous Mo, most Original Mo and the Worst
Mo. Female crew members were also able to get involved by coming to work
with their nails painted for a gold coin donation. The event was a tremendous
success and everyone who participated should be very proud of their efforts.
General DCO Facts
DCO works with Defence families and community organisations to
develop ideas and initiatives which help build a strong, connected
and resilient Defence community.
Services provided; Child care options, Dependants with special
needs support, Education assistance, Emergency support for
families scheme, Family support funding program, Partner
education and employment program, Partners in Defence website
and Transition support services. (www.defence.gov.au/dco)
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www.defence.gov.au/dco

------Defence Family Helpline------
1800-624-608
DefenceFamilyHelpline@defence.gov.au
DCO Website address has changed to above the site still holds al the latest news and resources
designed to assist families and partners of Defence personnel.
Qualifications
Congratulations to the following personnel;
LEUT Gruber - BWC
POMT Greenwood - MTCC
POMT Ross – MTCC
ABMT Campbell - MSC
ABMT Dawson – Cert IV Engineering
ABMT Wade – Cert IV Engineering
ABMT Brennan – MST
ABMT Humphrey – MST
ABWTR Lauder – Task book completion
ABET Dickinson – Task book completion
ABET Hardy – Task book completion
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HMAS Newcastle Pink Ribbon Day
For the second consecutive year, POMT Brett Ross organised the HMAS
Newcastle Pink Ribbon cupcake day. This worthy cause raises awareness
and funding for breast cancer research. LSWTR Chantelle Hughes won the
best dressed cake award. In excess of 480 dollars was raised and donated
to the Pink Ribbon Foundation. “Great job Newcastle”.
The inaugural
use of the City of
NEWCASTLE
Replenishment
Pennant. (Aug
2012)

Fleet Awards
Congratulations to the Greenies and the Chefs;
- Combat Systems Proficiency Shield
- Silver Platter (Major Fleet Unit)
Eyes on the prize team,
Eyes on the prize….
Commendations
Congratulations to the following personnel;
Sailor of the Year
LSSN Sarah Hickling
Commanding Officers
Commendations
LSET Whelan
ABMED Burns
ME Department
Hope Xmas goes
off with a bang…
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