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HMAS Cerberus

Letter: Commander Frederick Campbell Darley RN: More News

Letter Writer · Jun 20, 2021 ·

An article by Greg Swinden appeared in the June 2017 edition of this magazine outlining the story of Commander Frederick Darley RN who played a significant part in the establishment ...

Two wrecks linked by one Family

A.N. Other · Jun 16, 2021 ·

By John McGrath Given that the front cover of this magazine depicts a recent postage stamp with a magnificent image of HMVS Cerberus, this story by one of our contributors ...

Australian Naval History on 25 October 2005

On This Day · Oct 25, 2005 ·

A State Funeral was held at HMAS CERBERUS for Mr Evan Allen, who was the last RAN veteran from WWI, and also the last member of the Australian forces to ...

HMAS Encounter – Decommissioning at Port Adelaide

Sullivan, John · Jun 11, 1994 ·

On 12th April, 1915, the Commonwealth acquired land for the purposes of establishing a new naval depot in South Australia, to replace the existing depot at Largs Bay. The new ...

Australian Naval History on 13 March 1993

On This Day · Mar 13, 1993 ·

The 35th Anniversary of HMAS CRESWELL at Jervis Bay, NSW, was celebrated by a visit of the first Captain, RADM W. J. Dovers, DSC, and members of the 1958 Normal ...

Australian Naval History on 15 March 1992

On This Day · Mar 15, 1992 ·

RAN marksman, WOQMG C. Dowd, of HMAS CERBERUS, won the Australian Army’s Highest Possible Score Cross. WOQMG Dowd was a medal winner at the 1990 Bisley Shoot. ...

Australian Naval History on 5 August 1984

On This Day · Aug 5, 1984 ·

The RAN’s first female Chief Bosun’s Mate, PO Janet Wicks, was appointed to HMAS CERBERUS, VIC. ...

Flinders Naval Depot

A.N. Other · Dec 31, 1982 ·

Flinders Naval Depot – The Cradle of the RAN ONE RESULT OF THE FAMOUS HENDERSON REPORT of 1910 was the establishment of a naval depot at Crib Point, Victoria. Originally ...

Preserved Naval Relics

A.N. Other · Oct 3, 1982 ·

A REGISTER OF NAVAL RELICS is being prepared by the Victorian Chapter of the Society, and when completed will be a very lengthy document. It is quite surprising where relics ...

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Australian Naval History on 16 July 1982

On This Day · Jul 16, 1982 ·

The Gunnery School at HMAS CERBERUS was closed. ...

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