Jun, Jul, Aug 1962 - Navy League of Australia

Jun, Jul, Aug 1962 - Navy League of Australia Jun, Jul, Aug 1962 - Navy League of Australia

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•PRIZE GIVING AND RETIREMENT ATWILLIAMSTOWN DOCKYARDHappy moments for Mr. G. Westwoodand Mr. B. Williams as they receivetheir prizes from Rear Admiral K.Urquhart. C.B.E.Westwood was presented with theNaval Board Prize and Williams, the5th Year Prize.APPRENTICES"PASS OUT"Ceremony atH.M.A.S. NIRIMBAThe ceremony marked thecompletion of training inNIRIMBA tor 22 apprenticeswho will join the Fleet as fifthclass artificers.The parade was reveiwedby Rear Admiral Q. ('. Oldham,C.B.E., D.S.I'., Flag Officer inCharge, Kast Australia Area.Speaking at the prize-givingceremony before a largenumber of guests Rear AdmiralOldham said the parade wasone of the best he had witnessed.He felt everyone would agreewith him that K.A.N.A.T.B.was one of the finest establishmentsin the Service."After 42 '•;. years in theR.A.N. I am convinced that itis one of the best dulls in theworld,'' he said.Congratulating the apprentices,Rear Admiral OldhamMr. H. \\. McDonald retired as Secretary/Accountant of WilHamstown Dockyard on May II,after serving for 35 years in the 'Yard.Mr. McDonald joined the staff of the Melbourne Harbour Trust in 1914 and. in 1927. was transferred toWilliamstown Dockyard, which was then owned by the Trust.When the ownership of the Dockyard passed to the R.A.N, in 1942. Mr. McDonald changed his mastersbut not his job.The series of farewell parties given in his honour were highlighted on April 6. when he was guest ofhonour at a dinner at which Mr. T. J. Hawkins. C.B E.. B.A.. LL.B., Secretary. Department of the Navy, waspresent. The General Manager. Captain G. P. Hood, BE.. R.A.N.. presidedMr. McDonald in his time has been associated with the building of many ships, both naval and merchant.He gave distinguished service to the Navy, and is held in high esteem by all who know him.\ proud moment for OrdnanceArtificer K. W. Mnnnings.of Hobart, Tasmania.is he holds the Governor-General's Award presented tohim by Rear Admiral G. C.Oldham. C.B.E., D.S.O.. at thePassing Out Parade held atthe Royal Australian NavalApprentice Training Establishment,H.M.A.S. NIRIMBA. Hisparents, Mr. and Mrs. E.Munnings, journeyed fromHobart to see their son presentedwith the award, one ofthe most coveted prizes to bewon at NIRIMBA.L7^Mtw •SBBBBBBBsV. \ BBBBBBBBBslBSV 1HM IISt-n l *^iBlBBBlBBBBl,a\IfJ ^^L&-Seated at the dinner are Mr. R FUck. Lieutenant I. Holmes, Messrs. R. Smith, H. W. McDonald, Captain G. P.Hood, Messrs. T. J. Hawkins, C.B.E.. Secretary for Nary, J. A. Ferguson and J. H. Davey.2 THE NAVYJULY. Iv&2•BKJVSBBBB!

Urged them to work for theirship and not for themselves.I *v doing this they wouldbuild up team spirit whichwould not nly help their shipand themselves, hut also theK.A..YWelcoming Rear Admiral(Hdham and the guests (heCaptain of II.M.AS. NIRIMBA,Captain K. W. Purves said:Admiral Oldham, Offieial(Jurats, Ladies and (Jentlemen.It is an honour to welcomeyou Sir, and Mrs. Oldham, tothis Passing < Hn

•PRIZE GIVING AND RETIREMENT ATWILLIAMSTOWN DOCKYARDHappy moments for Mr. G. Westwoodand Mr. B. Williams as they receivetheir prizes from Rear Admiral K.Urquhart. C.B.E.Westwood was presented with theNaval Board Prize and Williams, the5th Year Prize.APPRENTICES"PASS OUT"Ceremony atH.M.A.S. NIRIMBAThe ceremony marked thecompletion <strong>of</strong> training inNIRIMBA tor 22 apprenticeswho will join the Fleet as fifthclass artificers.The parade was reveiwedby Rear Admiral Q. ('. Oldham,C.B.E., D.S.I'., Flag Officer inCharge, Kast <strong>Australia</strong> Area.Speaking at the prize-givingceremony before a largenumber <strong>of</strong> guests Rear AdmiralOldham said the parade wasone <strong>of</strong> the best he had witnessed.He felt everyone would agreewith him that K.A.N.A.T.B.was one <strong>of</strong> the finest establishmentsin the Service."After 42 '•;. years in theR.A.N. I am convinced that itis one <strong>of</strong> the best dulls in theworld,'' he said.Congratulating the apprentices,Rear Admiral OldhamMr. H. \\. McDonald retired as Secretary/Accountant <strong>of</strong> WilHamstown Dockyard on May II,after serving for 35 years in the 'Yard.Mr. McDonald joined the staff <strong>of</strong> the Melbourne Harbour Trust in 1914 and. in 1927. was transferred toWilliamstown Dockyard, which was then owned by the Trust.When the ownership <strong>of</strong> the Dockyard passed to the R.A.N, in 1942. Mr. McDonald changed his mastersbut not his job.The series <strong>of</strong> farewell parties given in his honour were highlighted on April 6. when he was guest <strong>of</strong>honour at a dinner at which Mr. T. J. Hawkins. C.B E.. B.A.. LL.B., Secretary. Department <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Navy</strong>, waspresent. The General Manager. Captain G. P. Hood, BE.. R.A.N.. presidedMr. McDonald in his time has been associated with the building <strong>of</strong> many ships, both naval and merchant.He gave distinguished service to the <strong>Navy</strong>, and is held in high esteem by all who know him.\ proud moment for OrdnanceArtificer K. W. Mnnnings.<strong>of</strong> Hobart, Tasmania.is he holds the Governor-General's Award presented tohim by Rear Admiral G. C.Oldham. C.B.E., D.S.O.. at thePassing Out Parade held atthe Royal <strong>Australia</strong>n NavalApprentice Training Establishment,H.M.A.S. NIRIMBA. Hisparents, Mr. and Mrs. E.Munnings, journeyed fromHobart to see their son presentedwith the award, one <strong>of</strong>the most coveted prizes to bewon at NIRIMBA.L7^Mtw •SBBBBBBBsV. \ BBBBBBBBBslBSV 1HM IISt-n l *^iBlBBBlBBBBl,a\IfJ ^^L&-Seated at the dinner are Mr. R FUck. Lieutenant I. Holmes, Messrs. R. Smith, H. W. McDonald, Captain G. P.Hood, Messrs. T. J. Hawkins, C.B.E.. Secretary for Nary, J. A. Ferguson and J. H. Davey.2 THE NAVYJULY. Iv&2•BKJVSBBBB!

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