Park
to open
On
Sunday, March 7 the newly refurbished Tingira Memorial Park will
be officially opened to the public in memory of the boys that
trained on HMAS Tingira between 1912 and 1927.
HMAS Tingira, known as “The White Lady of Rose Bay”
was used as a navy training vessel for young boys, and was permanently
moored off the shores of Rose Bay.
The boys trained and lived on board and took part in many training
activities including rope and wire work, anchor work, mechanics
and firearms as well as general schooling.
Sailing
opportunity
Do
you have a sense of adventure, team spirit and above all a strong
sense of humour and desire for fun? Are you prepared to be ‘stretched’?
Do you want to test your limits? Then the NORTHSAIL Committee
is looking for you to participate in the annual NORTHSAIL adventurous
training and personal development program.
Held over 50 days between April 18 and June 6, NORTHSAIL, the
ADF’s largest adventurous training event comprises two yachts
sailing from Sydney to Townsville and return in a series of 10
legs.
Further details may be found on the NORTHSAIL website http://intranet.defence.gov.au/northsail/.
Applicants who don’t have intranet access, should contact
NORTHSAIL’s Director of Personnel, Lorraine Vahland on 02-6265
1718.
Pollies
on parade
The
Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program (ADFPP) for 2004
was launched recently by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister
for Defence Fran Bailey.
The ADFPP provides Members and Senators the opportunity to attach
to an ADF unit to better understand the role the ADF plays in
ensuring Australia’s national security.
The 2004 ADFPP will provide Members and Senators with 12 options
for attachments including time on HMAS Melbourne (CMDR Vern Dutschke)
returning from the Middle East.
Briefs
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