Tony Cooper was instrumental in progressing the development of the RAN Hydrographic Branch as well as many other foundation initiatives impacting hydrographic knowledge internationally.  His Obituary tells the story of a man of passion and determination.  Click on the link Obituary – Tony Cooper – Hydrographer

Lieutenant Commander Desmond Woods OAM RAN Retirement Speech at the Commonwealth Club – 7 June 2023 By Ed.  In a career in which he served in three Commonwealth navies and the British Army, Desmond committed fullly to a life of service.  As a stalwart member of the NOC he has contributed greatly to our Club […]

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.

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