Volume
49, No. 3, March 9, 2006
The
Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence, Bruce Billson, together with the
Chief of Navy, VADM Russ Shalders, AO, CSC, RAN congratulated all members and
ex-serving members of the RAN on the occasion of the service’s 105th anniversary
on March 1.
“Navy has made a significant contribution to Australia’s
war and peacetime history and that this outstanding service to Australia continues
today with the overseas deployment of many Navy personnel,” Mr Billson said.
“The
Royal Australian Navy has earned a deserved world class reputation for excellence,
skill and bravery, which is being upheld by all who serve today whether in the
Persian Gulf, in Australian waters or ashore.
‘We can take great
pride in Navy’s successes over the past 105 years.’
– VADM Shalders,
AO, CSC, RAN
“Families
and friends also play a critical role in supporting our Navy members and I would
like to pay tribute to them for their contribution to our Navy personnel serving
abroad with such distinction.”
Meanwhile, VADM Shalders said the Navy
had come a long way from its humble beginnings in 1901.
“We can take great
pride in Navy’s successes over the past 105 years,” he said.
CN
said March 1, 1901 was the day the Navy was created under Section 51 of the constitution
with the states transferring their naval forces to the Government.
VADM
Shalders said in a time of very high operational tempo the Navy team, which includes
many civilian and commercial partners, is achieving all and much more than is
asked of it.
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