The Navy Vol_73_No_4 Oct 2011 - Navy League of Australia
The Navy Vol_73_No_4 Oct 2011 - Navy League of Australia The Navy Vol_73_No_4 Oct 2011 - Navy League of Australia
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY CENTENARY. . . CONTINUEDDrawing extensively from the Naval Heritage Collection, this exhibitionfollows the formation and development of Australia’s navy over thelast 100 years. It recognises the notable service and sacrifices ofthose who have served at sea, in the ‘silent service’.The exhibition was opened by Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Ray Griggs.RAN BAND CONCERT: A NAVAL SALUTEOn 10 July 2011, the Royal Australian Navy Band presented a concertin the City Recital Hall in Angel Place, Sydney entitled A Naval Salute.The concert used narrative and music accompanied by audio-visualpresentations to convey the core messages about the history, currentactivities, future directions and values of the Royal Australian Navy.The concert also included key elements of Navy’s ceremonial repertoirewith Beat to Quarters, Man Ship, Cheer Ship and Ceremonial Sunset.The free public concert was well attended and included the Governor-General of Australia, Ms Quentin Bryce AC, the Governor of New SouthWales, Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, Chief of Navy, Vice AdmiralRay Griggs, veterans, representatives from ship’s associations andcurrent and former naval personnel and members of the publicincluding young men and women from the Northern Territory involvedin Defence’s Indigenous Pre-recruitment Programme.Other commemorations were held around the country including thededication of a navy memorial plaque organised by the St MarysCentenary Committee in Brisbane.10 July 2011 was a busy day at sea with the fleet involved inExercise Talisman Saber off the Queensland coast and ongoing borderprotection and middle east area operations. The few ships alongsideand all commissioned establishments marked the 100 th anniversaryday with the traditional ‘dress ship’.Commander Greg Swinden (left) and Able Seaman Stores Naval Mark Hibbens at Al MinhadAir Base in the UAE celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the creation of the RAN with a cakecutting in the Combined Mess. At Al Minhad Air Base some 30 Navy personnel are carryingout a myriad of tasks in support of Australian Defence Force operations both at sea and onland in the Middle East. (RAN)TIME CAPSULEOn 13 July, a time capsule that was buried at HMAS STIRLING onthe occasion of the RAN’s 75 th anniversary was exhumed and newhistorical artefacts added. The event was marked by members ofHMAS STIRLING’s ships company, together with representatives fromstakeholder organisations and the community.The capsule is now being returned to the ground to be re-opened in2036; 50 years after the RAN 75 th anniversary celebrations.FREEDOM OF ENTRY TO THE CITY OF DARWINThe top end held a week of navy celebrations and this included aFreedom of Entry march by officers and sailors of HMAS COONAWARRAand HMAS DARWIN through the streets of Darwin on 30 July.A representative from Faircount Media presents Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Ray Griggs, AM,CSC, RAN with a copy of ‘100 years of the Royal Australian Navy’ at the Australian NationalMaritime Museum in Darling Harbour. (RAN)SHIP VISIT TO MELBOURNEDuring 3-7 August HMA Ships PERTH, NEWCASTLE and SIRIUS visitedMelbourne and were warmly welcomed by the local community. Thevisit included a ship open day, cadet visits, Defence Force Recruitingdisplays and media interviews with navy people and broadcasts fromonboard.08 THE NAVY VOL. 73 NO. 4
THE VERNON PARKER ORATION RANCENTENARY ADDRESSOn 4 August 2011 Rear Admiral James Goldrick AM, CSC, RANpresented an RAN Centenary Address at the Australian Naval Institute’sannual Vernon Parker Oration at the Australian Defence College inCanberra. It was entitled From Fleet Unit 1909 to Force 2020: AbidingThemes and Recurrent Challenges in Australia’s Endeavours.ROYAL AUSTRALIAN MINT COIN RELEASEThe Royal Australian Mint is releasing a set of six commemorativesilver coins to mark the 100th anniversary of the Royal AustralianNavy.The coins depict six RAN ships that have served in the fleet duringthe last 100 years. Those ships selected represent as broad a crosssection of the Navy as possible and include:-HMA Submarine AE2 - representing the RAN submarine arm andthe RAN’s early involvement in the First World War and at Gallipoli.-HMAS AUSTRALIA (II) - representing the RAN in the Second WorldWar and the Navy’s important role in the Pacific War-HMAS SYDNEY (III) - representing the Fleet Air Arm and the RAN’sinvolvement in the Korean War and later the Vietnam War-HMAS YARRA (III) - representing the RAN’s involvement in theMalayan Emergency, Indonesian Confrontation and Far East StrategicReserve-HMAS HOBART (II) - representing the RAN’s involvement in theVietnam War and its entry into the missile age.-HMAS ARMIDALE (II) - representing the patrol boat force, boarderprotection duties and the small ships of the RAN.Each coin depicts a silhouette of the vessels named above as well asits Battle Honour Board. The addition of the battle honours providesa direct link to other ships that have carried these names reinforcingthe RAN’s proud history and heritage. Packaging and the inclusion of aspecially produced card containing a short précis of the history of eachship is also included in the release which is currently programmed forearly-mid October.SIR DAVID MARTIN FOUNDATION NAVYCENTENARY BALLThe RAN Centenary will be celebrated in style at the Sir David MartinFoundation Navy Centenary Ball to be held on 5 November in the GreatHall of Parliament House, Canberra. The Sir David Martin Foundationcharity supports youth in crisis to recover and rebuild their lives.The charity was founded twenty one years ago by the much-lovedGovernor of NSW, Rear Admiral Sir David Martin, days before his deathin 1990. Sir David was one of Navy’s most respected leaders who hada vision of ‘safety, hope and opportunity’ for Australia’s young people.Navy has actively supported this charity for the last 21 years throughvarious activities since its establishment.This gala ball will feature the Royal Australian Navy Band and a varietyof entertainers.UPCOMING 100TH ANNIVERSARYCOMMEMORATIONS- REMEMBERING OURFIRST FLEET AND SERVICE TO THE NATION2012: 100 years of chaplaincy and RugbyThere are two important anniversaries that will be marked in 2012:the centenary of RAN Chaplaincy services and of RAN Rugby.Chaplaincy services play an important role in supporting RANpersonnel and their families from the ‘cradle to the grave’, with RANchaplains performing Christenings, weddings, funerals and committalservices for navy personnel and their families. The emotional support,counselling and spiritual guidance of chaplains is particularly valuedby RAN personnel when deploying to a theatre of conflict, with all ofthe uncertainty such a deployment can bring.The hundred years of these valuable services is planned to becelebrated with the launch of an RAN Chaplaincy historical book.RAN Rugby has played an important role in fostering teamwork,camaraderie and physical strength and fitness among RAN personnel.The healthy rivalries built up between RAN and inter-service rugbyteams are often a morale booster, and the competition providesvaluable relief for players and spectators alike from the oftenarduous life at sea with its long periods of separation from familiesand loved ones.This important aspect of service lifewill be celebrated with a special 2012Commonwealth Navy Rugby Cup that issure to be hotly contested.On the occasion of the Governor General’s Reception commemorating the Centenary of the Royal Australian Navy are from left, RearAdmiral Allan Du Toit AM RAN, Her Excellency the Governor of New South Wales Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, Her Excellency theGovernor General of Australia Ms. Quentin Bryce AC and Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Ray Griggs AM CSC RAN.2013 International Fleet ReviewOne of the most significant milestones forthe Royal Australian Navy was the arrivalof the fleet unit into Sydney Harbour, ledby HMAS AUSTRALIA, on 4 October 1913.Preparations are underway to mark thismomentous occasion with an internationalfleet review in Sydney Harbour from 4-11October 2013.The International FleetReview is set to be a spectacle Sydney—and Australia—will never forget. The weeklongprogram of activities will be a nationalcelebration to mark Australia’s progress asa nation and is planned to begin with shipsfrom the RAN and visiting nations enteringTHE NAVY VOL. 73 NO. 4 09
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ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY CENTENARY. . . CONTINUEDDrawing extensively from the Naval Heritage Collection, this exhibitionfollows the formation and development <strong>of</strong> <strong>Australia</strong>’s navy over thelast 100 years. It recognises the notable service and sacrifices <strong>of</strong>those who have served at sea, in the ‘silent service’.<strong>The</strong> exhibition was opened by Chief <strong>of</strong> <strong>Navy</strong>, Vice Admiral Ray Griggs.RAN BAND CONCERT: A NAVAL SALUTEOn 10 July <strong>2011</strong>, the Royal <strong>Australia</strong>n <strong>Navy</strong> Band presented a concertin the City Recital Hall in Angel Place, Sydney entitled A Naval Salute.<strong>The</strong> concert used narrative and music accompanied by audio-visualpresentations to convey the core messages about the history, currentactivities, future directions and values <strong>of</strong> the Royal <strong>Australia</strong>n <strong>Navy</strong>.<strong>The</strong> concert also included key elements <strong>of</strong> <strong>Navy</strong>’s ceremonial repertoirewith Beat to Quarters, Man Ship, Cheer Ship and Ceremonial Sunset.<strong>The</strong> free public concert was well attended and included the Governor-General <strong>of</strong> <strong>Australia</strong>, Ms Quentin Bryce AC, the Governor <strong>of</strong> New SouthWales, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Marie Bashir AC CVO, Chief <strong>of</strong> <strong>Navy</strong>, Vice AdmiralRay Griggs, veterans, representatives from ship’s associations andcurrent and former naval personnel and members <strong>of</strong> the publicincluding young men and women from the <strong>No</strong>rthern Territory involvedin Defence’s Indigenous Pre-recruitment Programme.Other commemorations were held around the country including thededication <strong>of</strong> a navy memorial plaque organised by the St MarysCentenary Committee in Brisbane.10 July <strong>2011</strong> was a busy day at sea with the fleet involved inExercise Talisman Saber <strong>of</strong>f the Queensland coast and ongoing borderprotection and middle east area operations. <strong>The</strong> few ships alongsideand all commissioned establishments marked the 100 th anniversaryday with the traditional ‘dress ship’.Commander Greg Swinden (left) and Able Seaman Stores Naval Mark Hibbens at Al MinhadAir Base in the UAE celebrate the 100th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> the creation <strong>of</strong> the RAN with a cakecutting in the Combined Mess. At Al Minhad Air Base some 30 <strong>Navy</strong> personnel are carryingout a myriad <strong>of</strong> tasks in support <strong>of</strong> <strong>Australia</strong>n Defence Force operations both at sea and onland in the Middle East. (RAN)TIME CAPSULEOn 13 July, a time capsule that was buried at HMAS STIRLING onthe occasion <strong>of</strong> the RAN’s 75 th anniversary was exhumed and newhistorical artefacts added. <strong>The</strong> event was marked by members <strong>of</strong>HMAS STIRLING’s ships company, together with representatives fromstakeholder organisations and the community.<strong>The</strong> capsule is now being returned to the ground to be re-opened in2036; 50 years after the RAN 75 th anniversary celebrations.FREEDOM OF ENTRY TO THE CITY OF DARWIN<strong>The</strong> top end held a week <strong>of</strong> navy celebrations and this included aFreedom <strong>of</strong> Entry march by <strong>of</strong>ficers and sailors <strong>of</strong> HMAS COONAWARRAand HMAS DARWIN through the streets <strong>of</strong> Darwin on 30 July.A representative from Faircount Media presents Chief <strong>of</strong> <strong>Navy</strong>, Vice Admiral Ray Griggs, AM,CSC, RAN with a copy <strong>of</strong> ‘100 years <strong>of</strong> the Royal <strong>Australia</strong>n <strong>Navy</strong>’ at the <strong>Australia</strong>n NationalMaritime Museum in Darling Harbour. (RAN)SHIP VISIT TO MELBOURNEDuring 3-7 August HMA Ships PERTH, NEWCASTLE and SIRIUS visitedMelbourne and were warmly welcomed by the local community. <strong>The</strong>visit included a ship open day, cadet visits, Defence Force Recruitingdisplays and media interviews with navy people and broadcasts fromonboard.08 THE NAVY VOL. <strong>73</strong> NO. 4
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