Victoria Australia
Chairman: David Lines. Secretary: Harry Harrison 54, Tamworth Road, KilsythVic 3137
Telephone Harry 03-9728-3200 Mob. 0418809712 Email:rodneyharrison831@gmail.com
MASTHEAD No. 237
Chairman David Lines Opened the meeting, and welcomed all to the meeting.
Birthdays July Carmel Dingle with whom the Americans share a birthday and David Lines our birthday wishes. A Happy 90th.Birthday to Marj Collins widow of the Reverend Vern Collins who was our Chaplain for a number of years.
Apologies Owen and Carmel Dingle, John and Maureen Hannant, Charles Jenkinson, Albie Cunliffe, and Mark Kinder.
Sick Parade Albie Cunliffe is in ST John of God hospital Berwick he requests no visitors. Ian Thomson Rockhampton Queensland is having medical tests we wish Albie and Ian our very best.
Treasurers Report $3,762:48
Correspondence Bank Statement. Queensland newsletter, the Buzz from Guzz, WA Hoist. All circulated by email or hard copies. Out: – sympathy cards to Judith Ernst and family.
. UK Association Reading the latest minutes all appears to be going well. Gazette is on its way. Frank Raine Jim Reed’s son in law contacted us with a new email address. It was good to hear that Frank and his family are all well.
General Business 1) October Get Together update Chairman David is finalising accommodation with Michelle and Ben. Secretary has put a hold of $200 for the Tuesday and Thursday bus trips. Chairman David explained that all outstanding monies will be collected at the venue.
AOB Harry Kime invited Members to the FNMC Annual dinner cost $40 which includes all drinks.
2) Mike Bennett invited all to the August RNA Bah Humbug it Ain’t Christmas lunch August 12th. Bill of Fare is a Ham and Lamb with special Champagne Christmas puddings for female attendees.
The September lunch will be a Pre- Grand Final lunch 11:30 hrs.Sunday 9th. September2018. Bill of Fare footie pies mushy peas and mash. Cost $15 members $20 nonmembers. Wear your team’s colours .Entertainment by the popular Déjà Vu Bookings on 0359431967
The Chairman then: – Thanked Joan for a tasty lunch and Barbara Canty for a delicious dessert. Harry Kime for attending the bar. There being no further business the meeting closed12:45hrs
Next Meeting September 22nd. 2018 at seven bells (11:30hrs.) at FNMC
Thought for the month: – A lot of us would look more spick if we had less span.
Vale Derek Ernst
Ganges 1951
Derek Ernst Crost the Bar after a lengthy fight against cancer. Derek was President, secretary, and treasurer of the South Australian Division at various times and simultaneously on occasions. Derek was a stalwart of the HMS Ganges Association and detertiminedly kept the branch viable despite many obstacles. Derek was born in Norfolk. He had a straight forward approach and expressed strong views in a straight forward East Anglian manner.
Derek played football for Ganges and followed the football especially Norwich. There was always an email or phone call to discuss the football. Derek qualified as a telegraphist was an instructor at Mercury. He served on a variety of ships including Saint Kitts which was present at the American reenactment of the landings on Guam in 1954.
Our sympathies and condolences are extended to his wife Judith and family.
Derek may the wind be always at your back, the rain gentle on your face and may you find safe harbours.
Vale Derek Ernst..
