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• Naval Australian of year?
  Call for nominations
  
  Nominations are now open for the Australian of the Year Awards and Defence personnel are encouraged to nominate an Australian who makes them proud. Chair of the National Australia Day Council Lisa Curry Kenny said The Australian of the Year Awards were an opportunity to recognise and celebrate everyday Australians who make an outstanding contribution to our community.
  
  “The Defence Forces do so much for our nation that we could almost expect a nomination for each and every member,” she said.
  
  The Council invites nominations in four categories: Australian of the Year; Senior Australian of the Year (60 years and over); Young Australian of the Year (16 to 25 years); and Local Hero.
  
  Nomination forms are available at any branch of the Commonwealth Bank or by calling 1300 655 193, or nominations can be made online at www.australianoftheyear.com.au.
  
  
  
• Variety NSW 2005 bush bash
  Navy represented
  
  The Navy will be represented in the Variety New South Wales 2005 Bash which departs Sydney August 11 and finishes 4072km later in the Barossa Valley, on August 19.
  
  One of the highlights of the Bash will be Armed Services Day at RAAF Base Wagga where the bashers will form four teams, Navy, Army, Air Force and Police and take part in some competitive “Service-like” activities.
  
  Another highlight will occur Saturday August 20, when there will be a gathering of all state Bashes (NSW, VIC, SA, WA and QLD) in Adelaide.
  
  A street parade and a knockout cricket competition at the Adelaide Oval will be followed by a dinner attended by the more than 2000 Bashers.
  
  
  
• 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
  QLD Beagles Reunion
  
  This is being organised for Sunday August 14 at Manly Bowls Club commencing at 1400.Please contact the conveners for further information. There is an entry fee of $5.00 to cover cost of food and drinks.
  
  Conveners are Shakey Lake at shakey49@tpg.com.au or phone: (07)5534 4126 or 0411 742 539 and Carl Anderson at carl.anderson@defence.gov.au or phone: (07) 3332 3516.
  
  
  
• 60 years anniversary of victory
  Sydney Swans offer free entry
  
  To celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Victory in the Pacific, the Sydney Swans are pleased to offer ADF veterans complimentary entry to the Sydney Swans v Brisbane Lions blockbuster, at Telstra Stadium in Sydney at 1.10pm.
  
  Go to any Telstra Stadium Box Office on the day and present your medals to redeem your free ticket.
  
  Additional tickets for family and friends can be purchased. Prices including booking fee are: adults $29 concession $16; juniors $8.
  
  ADF personnel are also offered a two for one adult ticket, at $29 offer for the game.
  
  Phone Ticketek on 132 849 or visit a Ticketek Outlet and quote ‘Victory in the Pacific’ to redeem the offer. Telstra Stadium ticket price includes free travel to and from Telstra Stadium on City Rail trains, the Sydney Olympic Park Major Event Buses, and regular Sydney Buses and Sydney Ferries Services.

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