Briefs

 

Volume 49, No. 7, May 4, 2006

Money, money, money
Credit union opens

CO HMAS Kuttabul CMDR Brett Chandler presided over the opening of Australian Defence Credit Union’s refurbished office at Garden Island recently.

The Australian Defence Credit Union branch office opened at FBE in the early 1960s and today has more than 3000 members with deposits exceeding $17 million. CMDR Chandler said the credit union had clearly outgrown its premises, justifying more floor space and office refurbishment.

Australian Defence Credit Union chairman John Wood said this newly refurbished branch is only one of 43 at ADF bases nationwide.

“We have a very successful business here at Garden Island (FBE) and modern premises are an important part of servicing our members’ needs,” he said.

The opening of the refurbished office was followed by a free BBQ sponsored by the Australian Defence Credit Union.
CMDR Chandler said the free BBQ might be food-for-thought for many sailors about how to invest their money.

Great work ethic
Medallion well received

Outstanding work as HMAS Warnambool’s Chief Bosun’s Mate has seen LSBM Andrew Scott rewarded with an Australia Day Medallion.
The presentation was a pleasant duty for the new CO of the recently formed Armidale Class Patrol Boats 2nd Division 1st Red Crew, LCDR Kimbal Dunsmore, and a proud moment for LSBM Scott.

They are members of first crew of the NUSHIP Pirie, due to take her over at the end of April with the commissioning to take place in Port Pirie in July.

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