BRIEFS

Anzac education program

Education departments in NSW and Turkey have drawn up an agreement to encourage the study of the Anzac tradition. Turkish authorities in Ankara came up with the idea. While still at an early stage it is envisaged that students will develop a better understanding of our Anzac traditions under a plan to link schools in NSW with education leaders in Turkey. The NSW Premier, Bob Carr, told of the plan. He said a memorandum of understanding had been drawn up to bring teachers and students in the two countries closer together. “This agreement will give our students more ways to learn about our Anzac traditions – forged on the slopes of Gallipoli 90 years ago,” Mr Carr said.

Naval History Section move

The Navy History Section in Canberra has moved from the Campbell Park offices to the Sea Power Centre in Dairy Road, Fyshwick. The section can be contacted at Sea Power Centre - Australia, Department of Defence, Canberra, ACT 2600, or by facsimile (02) 6127 6519.

Pocket PC security

Pocket PCs that comply with Defence security requirements are available from the Information Technology section. Personal Digital Assistants feature a wireless connection, putting them in breach of security standards. Defence has negotiated a special model made by Acer Computer. The base model costs $380. Accessories cost extra. The 128g PC carries a three-year warranty. PDAs can be ordered through the Information Technology Service Desk on telephone 133 272.

Lifesaver sailor

A sailor who helped save the life of a person suffering a heart attack has had his actions formally acknowledged. The commanding officer of HMAS Watson, CAPT Ian Middleton, presented a Commanding Officer’s citation to LS Alan Kirk. The award came during a Biggest Morning Tea gathering in the Junior Sailors’ Mess on May 27.

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