Navy League of Australia

Page Last Updated 29 June 2007

1. TS Bendigo celebrate 100 years of Navy Cadets, with a Ball in 2007. Tickets now available.
1A. President's Page Apr-Jun2007
1B. Observations by Geoff Evans Apr-Jun 2007
1C. NAVY LEAGUE of AUSTRALIA 2007 MARITIME ESSAY COMPETITION - 20th Century Naval History or Modern Maritime Warfare. Prizes:
Professional category ranges from $250 - $1000
Non-Professional category prizes range from $150-$500.
Deadline 30 June 2007
1D. Australian Navy Cadet Centenary 1907 - 2007, 1st July. Australia Post will provide a Pictorial cancel to celebrate the Australian Navy Cadet Centenary from Monday 2 July at the Williamstown, Victoria, Post Office.
Click on the above to read the history and view the History Chart 1907-2007. The NLA Victoria Division produced a limited Edition (150) First Day Cover (2 July ) together with a specially designed Cadet Label Stamp - $10 each plus postage. Email Victoria Division and place your order now, pay later.

1E. Victoria Division publications and memorabilia Sales items revised.
1F. Navy League Website:
Navy League will soon introduce a new upated website. Watch for further instructions for the commissioning of this new site.
1G. Battle for Australia - graphic image summarising the various involvements of Australian defence and civilians.
1H. Navy League Microfiche Project: Copying of all 1920-2004 journals and preparation of a consolidated Index now finalised. Copies of Index and Microfiche gifted to Australian National & State Libraries, selected Maritime institutions, Greenwich Maritime Museum UK and US Navy League.
1J: Navy Windows: Commodore Dacre Smyth AO Legion of Honour (Fr), RAN Ret'd designed and installed the two Australian Navy stained glass windows in the Mission to Seafarers' Chapel of St Peter the Mariner which were dedicated by Bishop Ashton on 1st March 2007,the 106th Anniversary of the Australian Navy's Foundation Day.
2: Observations by Geoffrey Evans
3: From the Crows Nest - The rapidly changing world of Maritime trade - Developments in Asia.
4: Battle of Trafalgar - CDRE Adams explains why Australia a 'nation girt by sea' should understand the significance of this historic battle.
5: The Battle of Trafalgar 21st October 1805:
Sacrifice by Lord Nelson and many of the sailors who fought alongside him on HMS Victory and on the other 22 RN ships. Australia received a lasting legacy due to their bravery and success, for which Australia is eternally grateful.
6: Infrastructure and the Merchant Marine - a timely warning for the Federal Parliament by RADM Robertson.
7. Naval & Maritime Quiz for those who like to test their knowledge.
8.: Piracy - 21st Century Problem on the Rise (April Issue of 'The Navy')
8: VADM Peek RAN Ret'd (The Australian newspaper 11.4.05) commented on the Australian Government's peacetime censorship of HMAS Kanimbla's Commanding Officer, decribes it as "one of the hallmarks of a totalitarian government."
9: See NLA - SA Report
10: Netherlands East Indies, 1942 and its Government in Exile in Australia. Their highly valued support, Naval, Maritime and Air, in the Battle for Australia.
11: NEW Navy League ADDRESS and TEL.
12: Federal President's report.
13: South Australian Division pages revised.
14: Australian Naval Institute link update
15: Anniversary of Battle of Leyte Gulf and Surigao Strait 21-25 October 1944. HMAS Australia, attacked on 21 Oct., Trafalgar Day 1944, being the first Allied warship hit by a suicide aircraft. On the morning of 23rd Oct.1944, three Japanese cruisers - Atago, Taxao, and Maya from Admiral Kondo's 1942 force were sunk. Read about Leyte Gulf and The biggest Naval Battle in History) See the Oct-Dec 2004 "The Navy"
16: Navy League submission to Parliamentary ccommittee on MARITIME STRATEGY
17: Sea Cadet History 1939-45 - When H.M. The King became Admiral of the Sea Cadet Corps.
18: Where is Australia heading? by Geoff Evans
19: 'SPECIAL PURPOSE' Navy League Branches can become "Accredited".
20: NAVY LEAGUE comments on proposal to form a separate AUSTRALIAN COAST GUARD:
Not thought necessary as a basic part of Australia's Maritime Well-being.
21: International CADET contact page
22:. Merchant Service Memorial
23: Melbourne Port Corporation - Past Present & Future
24: Need For An Australian Merchant Navy:
- Comments by CAPT N. Pearson Master Mariner.
25: RAN's first successful attack against the Japanese Navy 21 Jan 1942:
By HMAS Deloraine.
26: SS Automedon Affair 1940. The British secret War Cabinet minutes of 1940 containing a UK Defence report that revealed the indefensibility of the Far East. Churchill's failed to warn his allies of this loss - the world's greatest intelligence disaster. Subsequently Australia recalled her troops from Africa, and so the planning for the 'Battle for Australia' commenced. [Refer to book "Betrayal at Pearl Harbour" by CAPT Eric Nave OBE RAN (Codebreaker) and James Rusbridger (ex MI6), 1991. and 'A Man of Intelligence' by Ian Pfennigwerth 2005].

Notice Board- Click below for the latest Updates. © COPYRIGHT - NAVY LEAGUE OF AUSTRALIA Nov 1997 PATRON: His Excellency Major General Michael Jeffery AC CVO MC Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia NAVY LEAGUE of AUSTRALIA "The Navy" Microfiche and Index Centenary 2000 Project After several years of preparation and research the official Launch was held at State Library of Victoria in 2005 and gift sets of Microfiche copies of the Navy League Journal of NSW 1920-1946 and The Navy 1947-2004 with a specially prepared 1920-2004 Index have been gifted to National, State and other selected Libraries, Universities, RAN College and Sea Power Centre in Australia and to the United States Navy League and UK Greenwich Maritime Museum. AUSTRALIAN NAVY FOUNDATION DAY 2007 Thursday 1st March 2007 "*Creswell Oration" held on Wed 1 Mar 2007 - Melbourne.* *in the 106th Anniversary Year of the foundation of the Australian Navy.* 'The Navy' magazine OUT NOW Apr-June 2007 Issue. Obtain a copy and read the latest maritime articles of interest. One of Australia's quality maritime journals. 2007 - 106th. Anniversary Year of Foundation of the Australian Navy 1901 (later renamed Royal Australian Navy in 1911) AUSTRALIAN NAVY FOUNDATION DAY ORGANISING COMMITTEE (Vic) 2007-8 CMDR John M Wilkins RFD RANR (NLA Vic), LCDR John Redman RAN (NOC Vic), Ray Gill (NAA Vic)* 2001 Foundation Day "Creswell" Oration by CDRE Jim Dickson AM MBE RAN Ret'd 2002 Foundation Day "Creswell" Oration by Rear Admiral Peter Briggs AO RAN Ret'd 2003 Foundation Day "Creswell" Oration by Commodore Brian G. Gibbs AM RAN Ret'd 2004 Foundation Day "Creswell" Oration by Rear Admiral Raydon W Gates CSM RAN Maritime Commander. 2005 Foundation Day "Creswell" Oration by Vice Admiral Chris Ritchie AO RAN Chief of Navy. 2006 Foundation Day "Creswell" Oration by Vice Admiral Russell Shalders AO CSC RAN Chief of Navy. 2007 Foundation Day "Creswell" Oration by Commodore Ray Griggs CSC RAN, representing Chief of Navy, was presented on Thursday 1st March in Melbourne. Watch this space and 'The Navy' journal for a transcript of his Oration. LinkPage HMAS Sydney & VLSV Association & Sea Cadet (UK) & Master Mariners. Naval aspects of 'ANZAC' TS 'Sydney' history Naval history & general information website RAN Sloops Memorial HMAS YARRA (Amended 8Feb2006) *Lord Nelson & Trafalgar* Mariner's Compass Details	Page Last Updated 29 June 2007 1. TS Bendigo celebrate 100 years of Navy Cadets, with a Ball in 2007. Tickets now available. 1A. President's Page Apr-Jun2007 1B. Observations by Geoff Evans Apr-Jun 2007 1C. NAVY LEAGUE of AUSTRALIA 2007 MARITIME ESSAY COMPETITION - 20th Century Naval History or Modern Maritime Warfare. Prizes: Professional category ranges from $250 - $1000 Non-Professional category prizes range from $150-$500. Deadline 30 June 2007 1D. Australian Navy Cadet Centenary 1907 - 2007, 1st July. Australia Post will provide a Pictorial cancel to celebrate the Australian Navy Cadet Centenary from Monday 2 July at the Williamstown, Victoria, Post Office. Click on the above to read the history and view the History Chart 1907-2007. The NLA Victoria Division produced a limited Edition (150) First Day Cover (2 July ) together with a specially designed Cadet Label Stamp - $10 each plus postage. Email Victoria Division and place your order now, pay later. 1E. Victoria Division publications and memorabilia Sales items revised. 1F. Navy League Website: Navy League will soon introduce a new upated website. Watch for further instructions for the commissioning of this new site. 1G. Battle for Australia - graphic image summarising the various involvements of Australian defence and civilians. 1H. Navy League Microfiche Project: Copying of all 1920-2004 journals and preparation of a consolidated Index now finalised. Copies of Index and Microfiche gifted to Australian National & State Libraries, selected Maritime institutions, Greenwich Maritime Museum UK and US Navy League. 1J: Navy Windows: Commodore Dacre Smyth AO Legion of Honour (Fr), RAN Ret'd designed and installed the two Australian Navy stained glass windows in the Mission to Seafarers' Chapel of St Peter the Mariner which were dedicated by Bishop Ashton on 1st March 2007,the 106th Anniversary of the Australian Navy's Foundation Day. 2: Observations by Geoffrey Evans 3: From the Crows Nest - The rapidly changing world of Maritime trade - Developments in Asia. 4: Battle of Trafalgar - CDRE Adams explains why Australia a 'nation girt by sea' should understand the significance of this historic battle. 5: The Battle of Trafalgar 21st October 1805: Sacrifice by Lord Nelson and many of the sailors who fought alongside him on HMS Victory and on the other 22 RN ships. Australia received a lasting legacy due to their bravery and success, for which Australia is eternally grateful. 6: Infrastructure and the Merchant Marine - a timely warning for the Federal Parliament by RADM Robertson. 7. Naval & Maritime Quiz for those who like to test their knowledge. 8.: Piracy - 21st Century Problem on the Rise (April Issue of 'The Navy') 8: VADM Peek RAN Ret'd (The Australian newspaper 11.4.05) commented on the Australian Government's peacetime censorship of HMAS Kanimbla's Commanding Officer, decribes it as "one of the hallmarks of a totalitarian government." 9: See NLA - SA Report 10: Netherlands East Indies, 1942 and its Government in Exile in Australia. Their highly valued support, Naval, Maritime and Air, in the Battle for Australia. 11: NEW Navy League ADDRESS and TEL. 12: Federal President's report. 13: South Australian Division pages revised. 14: Australian Naval Institute link update 15: Anniversary of Battle of Leyte Gulf and Surigao Strait 21-25 October 1944. HMAS Australia, attacked on 21 Oct., Trafalgar Day 1944, being the first Allied warship hit by a suicide aircraft. On the morning of 23rd Oct.1944, three Japanese cruisers - Atago, Taxao, and Maya from Admiral Kondo's 1942 force were sunk. Read about Leyte Gulf and The biggest Naval Battle in History) See the Oct-Dec 2004 "The Navy" 16: Navy League submission to Parliamentary ccommittee on MARITIME STRATEGY 17: Sea Cadet History 1939-45 - When H.M. The King became Admiral of the Sea Cadet Corps. 18: Where is Australia heading? by Geoff Evans 19: 'SPECIAL PURPOSE' Navy League Branches can become "Accredited". 20: NAVY LEAGUE comments on proposal to form a separate AUSTRALIAN COAST GUARD: Not thought necessary as a basic part of Australia's Maritime Well-being. 21: International CADET contact page 22:. Merchant Service Memorial 23: Melbourne Port Corporation - Past Present & Future 24: Need For An Australian Merchant Navy: - Comments by CAPT N. Pearson Master Mariner. 25: RAN's first successful attack against the Japanese Navy 21 Jan 1942: By HMAS Deloraine. *26: SS Automedon* Affair 1940. The British secret War Cabinet minutes of 1940 containing a UK Defence report that revealed the indefensibility of the Far East. Churchill's failed to warn his allies of this loss - the world's greatest intelligence disaster*. Subsequently Australia recalled her troops from Africa, and so the planning for the 'Battle for Australia' commenced. [Refer to book "Betrayal at Pearl Harbour" by CAPT Eric Nave OBE RAN (Codebreaker) and James Rusbridger (ex MI6*), 1991. and 'A Man of Intelligence' by Ian Pfennigwerth 2005].