Commodore Jim Dickson RAN Ret’d has spent some of his COVID lockdown time considering certain aspects of the ADF’s employment as we move into the uncertain territory of future warfare, self-defence and civil support. The Paper can be accessed by clicking on this link. Comments on the paper can be contributed by going to the […]
This paper was written 10 years ago for presentation at the Submarine Institute of Australia Science, Technology & Engineering Conference held in 2011. The author, Jock Thornton, is: A member of the NOC One of the editors of the NOC newsletter A former Royal Navy Commander with extensive experience as an engineering officer in nuclear […]
Vice Admiral Sir Henry Burrell, KBE, CB Vice Admiral Burrell shares with Vice Admiral Creswell a sense of strategic vision for Australia and its Navy. Although he commanded two successive destroyers in WWII, it was perhaps his first major shore appointment in America that sparked his breadth of understanding and vision for the role and […]
CAPT Martin John Toohey RAN Eulogy delivered on 25 June 2021 By CAPT Dale Stephens RAN (Prepared with the assistance of CAPT Mark Fitzpatrick RAN) We have lost a fine officer who commanded great respect and esteem from not only those who worked directly with him, but across the Navy family and the Australian Defence […]
Maurice Batterham served as a diver and mine and bomb clearance expert for much of WWII, regularly putting his life on the line To read his story click on the heading of this article then click on this link.
Frederick William Purves was a civilian-trained engineer who rose to the rank of Rear Admiral. He was instrumental in a number of key developments for the RAN. To read his story click on the heading of this article then click here.
Click on the heading of this post to open up so you can see the link. The Chief of Navy has released a 5 minute video in which he reflects on the year past and lays out the RAN’s priorities for 2021. To view the video click on this link. Feel free to provide feedback […]
Captain Harry Howden saw extensive action in both World Wars. He was a Charismatic Warrior. To read his life story click on the heading of this article and then click on the link Howden Article
AUSTRALIA DAY HONOURS NOC member Bill Taylor has been awarded an AM in the General Division of the 2021 Australia Day honours list “for significant service to the people and Parliament of Australia, and to public administration.” Amongst many other contributions in the service of his country, Bill was Administrator of Christmas and Cocos(Keeling) Islands […]
Click on the heading of this post to open it up for viewing. Vice Admiral Noonan’s wrap up of 2020 and his wishes for 2021 can be viewed by clicking on the image above or on this Facebook link. If no sound, un-mute the loudspeaker symbol bottom right of picture.
