Naval Association Australia Queensland Section

Naval Association Australia Queensland Section The Naval Association of Australia (NAA) was established in 1920. Looking after the interests of both serving and ex-service members.

Four pillars underpin our mission, they are: Care (welfare), Commemoration, Navy Cadets and Camaraderie. The NAA is not just a social club, although mateship is at the core of its ethos, our aim is to be a dynamic and contemporary organisation supporting the navy fraternity in a wide range of different ways, including:

assist, co-operate with and promote interest in the Royal Australian Navy;



assist and support the Australian Naval Cadet (ANC) movement;

assist former Naval personnel to obtain employment;

provide such practical and financial assistance as may be possible to:

former and serving Naval personnel and their immediate families, and
surviving spouses and dependent children of deceased Naval personnel who are in necessitous circumstances, whether death occurred during or subsequent to Naval service;
provide for the entertainment of visiting Naval personnel;

encourage the social, intellectual and general well-being plus advancement of its members;

where appropriate, purchase or lease property for the provision of clubrooms, offices or such other facility as may be considered necessary for the efficient operation of the Association;

print, publish and circulate such books, magazines and papers as may be considered necessary or desirable to advance the objectives of the Association;

assist community charitable activities that contribute to the health and welfare of the ex-Service community; and

encourage members to participate in commemorative activities that recognise the legacy of those who have served in the Navy at sea and ashore in both peace making and peace keeping capacities.

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Within the NAA membership there is a wide range of experience and knowledge covering many aspect of Navy life, both in and after service. Enquiry at Sub-section (local), Section (State), or National level will result in a helping hand or advice on how to achieve support. If you do not know who to ask – email [email protected]

If you are not a member, now is the time to join. Each member is important and whilst the benefit to you as an individual may not be obvious, you will give Voice to Navy, supporting the four pillars and across all of the different ways we seek to support serving and ex-service men and women. The compensation, rehabilitation, wellbeing benefit provided to service and ex-service men and women today is the result of decades of dedicated work by NAA members. By selecting Join the Naval Association, you will be transferred to the Registration page. We look forward to welcoming you at a Sub-section near you. If you need the assistance of a Pension/Welfare Officer or Advocate to assist in the preparation of claims for Service Pension, Disability Pensions or War Widows Claims, email [email protected]

Serving personnel are particularly welcome to come along to any Sub-section meeting or NAA activity.

15 June 1919HMAS AUSTRALIA, (battle-cruiser), returned home after four years service in WWI.
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15 June 1919

HMAS AUSTRALIA, (battle-cruiser), returned home after four years service in WWI.

15 June 1927The O class submarine HMAS OTWAY, (LCDR G. Tweedie, RN), was commissioned. OTWAY was laid down in Vickers Lt...
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15 June 1927

The O class submarine HMAS OTWAY, (LCDR G. Tweedie, RN), was commissioned. OTWAY was laid down in Vickers Ltd, Barrow in Furness, England, in 1925, and launched on 7 September 1926.

15 June 1933The hulls of HMA Ships PARRAMATTA and SWAN, (torpedo boat destroyers), were sold by public auction for £12 e...
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15 June 1933

The hulls of HMA Ships PARRAMATTA and SWAN, (torpedo boat destroyers), were sold by public auction for £12 each.

15 June 1936HMS AMPHION, (cruiser), later HMAS PERTH, was commissioned at Portsmouth.
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15 June 1936

HMS AMPHION, (cruiser), later HMAS PERTH, was commissioned at Portsmouth.

15 June 1942HMAS NESTOR, (destroyer), was severely damaged when near-missed by two heavy bombs, 100 miles north of Tobru...
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15 June 1942

HMAS NESTOR, (destroyer), was severely damaged when near-missed by two heavy bombs, 100 miles north of Tobruk. NESTOR was an es**rt for the Operation Vigorous convoy to Malta.
Badly damaged in the attack, she was taken in tow by the RN destroyer HMS Javelin but despite untiring and valiant efforts by her crew it was decided she should be abandoned. Shortly after 7am on 16 June 1942 Nestor's company was removed and the ship sunk by Javelin in a position 115 miles north east of Tobruk.

the second crew photo show a group of Nestor wardroom on board Javelin, left to right: back row: Sub Lieutenant J. Merson; Gunner R. C. Truscott, Royal Navy; R. C. Fennessy, schoolmaster; Midshipman I. MacInnes, Royal Australian Naval Reserve; Wireless Telegraphist (Wt Tel) F. C. Tregurtha; Sub-Lieutenant (Sub-Lt) J. P. Stevenson; Sub-Lt P. S. Colclough, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve; front row: Lieutenant G. C. Crowley, Royal Navy; Commander A. S. Rosenthal; Lieutenant Commander R. G. Parker; Surgeon Lieutenant S. A. C. Watson, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve. (Navy Historical Collection) For gallantry in the rescue of wounded in the vessel, Surgeon LEUT S. A. C. Watson was awarded the DSC. Four ratings lost their lives in the action.

15 June 1945HMAS LACHLAN, (frigate), continued the survey and buoying of Brunei Bay.
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15 June 1945

HMAS LACHLAN, (frigate), continued the survey and buoying of Brunei Bay.

15 June 1953The Coronation Review of the Fleet, by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, took place at Spithead, England. HMAS...
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15 June 1953

The Coronation Review of the Fleet, by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, took place at Spithead, England. HMAS Sydney formed part of the 229 strong coronation fleet review at Spithead where the might of Britain’s navy was put on display. Sydney’s aircraft were also to feature in an impressive flypast involving some 300 aircraft from no less than 37 squadrons.

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15 June 1972

Chief Radio Supervisor B. W. Coultas, of HMAS OTWAY, (Oberon class submarine), was awarded the BEM, for devotion to duty over a period of five days, while OTWAY was involved in the rescue of the crew of the ketch ONE AND ALL, in October 1971.

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15 June 1973The landing craft heavy HMAS TARAKAN, was commissioned. TARAKAN was laid down in Walker's Yard, Maryborough,...
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15 June 1973

The landing craft heavy HMAS TARAKAN, was commissioned. TARAKAN was laid down in Walker's Yard, Maryborough, QLD, in December 1971, and launched on 16 March 1972.

15 June 1977The Oberon class submarine, HMAS ORION, was commissioned. ORION was laid down in Scott's Yard, Greenock, Sco...
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15 June 1977

The Oberon class submarine, HMAS ORION, was commissioned. ORION was laid down in Scott's Yard, Greenock, Scotland, on 6 October 1972, and was launched on 16 September 1974. Mrs Armstrong, (Wife of the Australian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom), performed the launching ceremony.

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