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Volume 49, No. 6, April 20, 2006

Having a Swell time- Centrespread
Navy whitewashes opposition in NSW surfing contest


Squirrel pair attract racing nuts- Lighter Side
In the air and on the ground, 723 and 816 Squadrons completed successful deployments to the Fosters Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne.




HMAS WORT and DIKKO - Lighter Side



Sub claims torpedoed by DSTO- History
Counter-mine warfare technology developed by the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) for the Navy has been used to end a 50-year-old mystery about the fate of a missing Japanese midget submarine.

Old girl refurbished- History
For the first time since 1981, “oldtimer” HMAS Diamantina 1 has been on the move.

The best of endeavours- Personnel
Navy personnel posted to HMAS Kuttabul (CMDR Brett Chandler) are singing the praises of the facilities at Endeavour House, which provides accommodation and significant recreational activities for junior sailors.

Above and beyond- Personnel
Dedication and outstanding achievement was acknowledged by Maritime Commander Australia RADM Davyd Thomas recently...

Recognition for superior safety- Personnel
Nominations are being called for the 2006 Navy Safety Awards.

Diver awarded for rescue- Personnel
The CO of Australian Clearance Diving Team Four, LCDR Ash Shanks, presented his first CO’s commendation to POCD Greg McManus for helping save the life of a young girl in March.




 

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