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• Get together in Perth
  Leeuwin milestone
  
  2005 marks the 40th anniversary of the post-in of the first WBM Marks Division at HMAS Leeuwin.
  
  To celebrate this milestone a series of activities have been organised in Perth to coincide with this occasion.
  
  All former members of the Division along with their partners are encouraged to attend.
  
  The program includes an official visit to Garden Island and reception in the Senior Sailors Mess (October 7), candlelight dinner in the former wardroom at HMAS Leeuwin (October 8) and service of remembrance (October 9).
  
  For more information and to book your spot contact Terry TC Frankland on 0411 595 959 or email at wealth@iinet.net.au.
  
  
• Hunt for collectors
  Toy soldiers club
  
  We are looking for people in the Cairns and Far North Queensland areas who collect toy soldiers, covering all brands, makes, periods and sizes to form a club in the North Queensland area. Meetings are currently held in Townsville on a bi-monthly basis.
  
  For more information contact Antony on 0416 230 348 or email on buckomp@iprimus.com.au.
  
  
• Reunion touted for 2006
  Remember Nirimba
  
  The 50th anniversary of the founding of the RAN training establishment HMAS Nirimba will occur in 2006.
  
  To mark the occasion, it is proposed to hold a reunion the Anzac week of 2006 in Canberra.
  
  For more information contact Jake Jacobs on (02) 6265 1694 or email alfred.jacobs@defence.gov.au or Kevin Assenheim on (02) 6161 3875 or email krassen@webone.com.au.
  
  
• Class of 1954-1955
  Hawkesbury crewmen
  
  John Sheahan is hoping to get in touch with past crewmen (1954 to 1955) from HMAS Hawkesbury.
  
  If you can assist email sheahanshouse@optusnet.com.au.
  
  
• 20 years ago
  Start spreading the news
  
  Expressions of interest have been called for a 20 year reunion for the MT 13 (October 26, 1985 to April 30, 1986) HMAS Cerberus group.
  
  The reunion is likely to be held in Sydney on August 5 or 6 this year.
  
  Contact: Chris Freemantle by email at chfr@bigpond.com.
  
  
• Magazine now available
  Creswell goings on
  
  Copies of HMAS Creswell Magazine are now available for all course members and staff. Extra copies for family members can be obtained on request.
  
  If you are interested in a copy, please contact MIDN Ryan Carruthers at ryan.carruthers@defence.gov.au.
  
  Please state your name, address and the number of copies desired.
  
  
• Hungry to meet
  Victuallers planning underway
  
  The RAN Victuallers Reunion will be held in Hobart on the weekend of October 28-30.
  
  For further information contact Glenn Jackson (03) 6229 5400 or write to PO Box 27, Kingston Beach, Tasmania 7050 or email glennbarb@ozemail.com.au.

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