HMAS CANBERRA - HMAS SHROPSHIRE Association (WA Division) Inc
The HMAS CANBERRA - HMAS SHROPSHIRE Association was formed in Western Australia in 1952 and went inactive in 2007.
The WA Division of the Association was recently reactivated in Western Australia with HMAS CANBERRA 2 Ships Company stepping up to assist their forebears in the Association to maintain the fine traditions of the Association.
The Executive Committee
| President | Lee Webster |
| Vice President | Wade Green |
| Secretary | David Shine |
| Treasurer | Greg Brumby |
| Membership Secretary |
The Committee:
| John Scarfe | |
| Teresa Blackman | |
| Ray Graham |
The Association is located at the Navy Club in Fremantle and will be meeting monthly on every 3rd Saturday at 1100 hrs.
HMAS CANBERRA HMAS SHROPSHIRE Association WA Division Inc
Association Meeting Minutes 18 Aug 20
Mobile: 0431547527
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WA Division News - Updated: 10 October 2012
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HMAS CANBERRA - HMAS SHROPSHIRE Association (WA Division) Inc
Great News! The HMAS CANBERRA - HMAS SHROPSHIRE ASSOCIATION (WA DIVISION) INC. was officially incorporated by the Commissioner for Consumer Protection in Western Australia on the 03 October 2012.
It was 40 years ago in 1972 when Arthur Carter formed the original Western Australian Division of the Association; it is now up to us to carry on the fine traditions of Association established by the HMAS CANBERRA 1 and HMAS SHROPSHIRE Ships Company’s.
The e HMAS CANBERRA - HMAS SHROPSHIRE ASSOCIATION (WA DIVISION) INC will be open for membership in the near future.
I found this in the PORTHOLE MK II 1966 Publication and thought it was very fitting as we move forward with the Association. It really says it all about the people who served in HMAS CANBERRA 1&2 and HMAS SHROPSHIRE.
In his “foreword” to “PORTHOLE”, the Shropshire Book written in 1945. Captain Nichols emphasised that hard work, goodwill and the co-operation of all on board are called for to make and keep a ship both efficient and happy.
On looking back over their experiences of a quarter of a century ago, the members of the Canberra- Shropshire Association would, I am confident, agree to this proposition. And the sentiments so expressed may perhaps summed up in the word “Comradeship” a happy, personal relationship between shipmates for the benefit for all.
The importance of maintaining such comradeship commenced in war, with what is called “peace time” is self-evident and a ship’s Association such as our own is the outstanding medium, through which such comradeship can be fostered and continued… H.B. Farncomb 18th May 1966
Yours Aye,
Lee
Lee Webster
President
HMAS CANBERRA - HMAS SHROPSHIRE Association
(WA Division) Inc
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NAVY Club Fremantle WA - Newsletter Oct 2012
The home of the HMAS CANBERRA - HMAS SHROPSHIRE Association in Western Australia.
NAVY Club Fremantle - Newsletter Oct 2012
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The WA Department of Consumer Affairs has reviewed the HMAS CANBERRA - HMAS SHROPSHIRE Association Incorporation application and has recommended some changes to the Constitution to ensure it meets the requirements on the Incorporation Act.
Amendments will be made next week and on completion I will resubmit the Constitution to the Department.
I am confident that all the other requirements for incorporation are in order and the Certificate of Incorporation will be issued in the near future.
A quick reminder that the next Association Meeting will be conducted at the Navy Club in Fremantle at 1100 hrs on the 14 Sep 2012, the National Committee of the Naval Association will also be meeting.
Lee Webster
President
HMAS CANBERRA - HMAS SHROPSHIRE Association
(WA Division) Inc
0431 547 527
Email: webmaster@hmascanberra.com
Internet: www.hmascanberra.com
Association Meetings: www.navyclub.com.au
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The WA Division of the HMAS CANBERRA HMAS SHROPSHIRE Association has expanded the Executive Committee to form a excellent team to move the Association forward in Western Australia
| President: | Lee Webster |
| ice President: | Wade Green |
| Secretary: | Dave Shine |
| Treasurer: | Greg Brumby |
| Membership Secretary: | Mark Boyle |
| Committee: | Teresa Blackman |
| Committee: | Ray Graham |
| Committee: | John Scarfe |
The Committee is being advised by 2 former Presidents of the Association and WW2 veterans, Mr Bill Kynaston and Jack Gallagher.
In addition to the personnel above the following people attended the WA Division meeting:
Tony Robinson
Allister Daish
Wayne Falkner
Donovan Yates
The WA Division of the Association will be fully operational and incorporated to accept new membership by September.
Lee Webster
President
HMAS CANBERRA HMAS SHROPSHIRE Association
(WA Division)
0431 547 527
Email: webmaster@hmascanberra.com
Internet: www.hmascanberra.com
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The Wreath Laying Service for HMAS CANBERRA 1 to mark the 70th Anniversary of the loss of the ship has been organised as follows:
Location: State War Memorial, Kings Park Perth WA
Date: Thursday, 09 August 2012
Time: 1030 Hrs
Participants:
The Commanding Officer HMAS STIRLING
The U.S. Consulate General Perth
State President of the Naval Association (WA Section)
Representative of the RSLHQ WA, Warden and Sub Wardens from the Highgate RSL
HMAS CANBERRA HMAS SHROPSHIRE Association WA Division
Former Members of HMAS CANBERRA 2 Ships Company
Dress: Uniforms with Medals or Neat Casual with Medals
A self-funded function will be held at Frasers Restaurant on completion, please let me know your attendance so that we have the number of people attending.
I strongly recommend that all HMAS CANBERRA HMAS SHROPSHIRE Association members and HMAS CANBERRA 2 Ships Company attend this important occassion, please email me if you wish to attend at webmaster@hmascanberra.com
Yours Aye,
Lee
Lee Webster
President
HMAS CANBERRA HMAS SHROPSHIRE Association
(WA Division)
0431 547 527
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The HMAS CANBERRA HMAS SHROPSHIRE Association WA Division has a new home at the Navy Club in Fremantle. http://www.navyclub.com.au/
The Navy Club in Fremantle is home to many Ship Associations in WA including the HMAS PERTH and HMAS SYDNEY Associations.
The Association has a permanent booking for a monthly meeting which will take place on the third Saturday of each month commencing at 1100 on Saturday 18th of August 2012.
http://www.navyclub.com.au/index.php/events
The Team at the Navy Club have extended the Association a warm welcome, Fremantle is a excellent central location that historically to HMAS CANBERRA 1 & 2 have links to.
HMAS CANBERRA 1 first port of call in Australia after commissioning was Fremantle in 1929, HMAS CANBERRA 2 last port of call was Fremanle in 2005.
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ANZAC DAY 2012 - Perth WA
HMAS CANBERRA HMAS SHROPSHIRE Association WA Division
The HMAS CANBERRA and HMAS SHROPSHIRE Association marched on ANZAC Day in Perth for the first time since 2008, 31 personnel marched which included former HMAS Canberra (2) Ships Company in addition to 2 x HMAS SHROPSHIRE WW2 Veterans and family members.
The march was lead by Commander Teresa Blackman RANR who served in HMAS Canberra - Operation Damask VI 92-93, the Banner was carried by Lee" Bickies" Webster and Wade Wag" Green. The HMAS Shropshire WW2 veterans Jack Gallagher and Bill Kynaston lead the HMAS Canberra 2 ships company.
Many Thanks to everyone who attended, It was a wonderful day and it was great catching up with everyone.
Yours Aye,
Lee
Lee “Bickies” Webster
President
HMAS CANBERRA HMAS SHROPSHIRE Association – WA Division
Many Thanks to everyone who attended, It was a wonderful day and it was great catching up with everyone.
Yours Aye,
Lee
Lee “Bickies” Webster
President
HMAS CANBERRA HMAS SHROPSHIRE Association – WA Division
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ANZAC DAY 2012 - Perth WA
HMAS CANBERRA HMAS SHROPSHIRE Association WA Division
Hi Team,
Many Thanks for supporting the HMAS CANBERRA and HMAS SHROPSHIRE Association this ANZAC Day, 28 x former HMAS Canberra (2) Ships Company have indicated they will be marching in addition to 2 x HMAS SHROPSHIRE WW2 Veterans.
Please find the ANZAC DAY 2012 - Order of March for Perth attached, this has all the planning information required for the Anzac Day 2012 March
The forming area for the march is on the corner of St Georges Terrace and William Street; I recommend we form up by 0915 as the march off time will be at 0930 hrs (look for the HMAS CANBERRA – HMAS SHROPSHIRE Banner.)
The HMAS CANBERRA and HMAS SHROPSHIRE Association is contingent Number 30 and we will be marching astern of the Naval Association and other ship Associations.
The plan is to meet at the Lucky Shag Bar at the Barrack Street Jetty on completion of the ANZAC Day March and Service. http://www.luckyshagbar.com.au/
Please let me know if you require any further information.
I look forward to catching up on the day.
Yours Aye,
Lee
Lee “Bickies” Webster
President
HMAS CANBERRA HMAS SHROPSHIRE Association – WA Division
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HMAS CANBERRA HMAS SHROPSHIRE Association WA Division
Past meets Present.
Past Presidents of the HMAS CANBERRA HMAS SHROPSHIRE Association WA Division, Mr Bill Kynaston and Mr Jack Gallagher met with the current President Lee Webster and Vice President Wade Green to discuss the ANZAC Day March in Perth 2012.
L-R Lee Webster - Jack Gallagher - Bill Kynaston - Wade Green
It was great to catch up with Bill and Jack who served in HMAS SHROPSHIRE during WW 2, their support has been invaluable in reactivating the Association in Western Australia.
It made for a excellent Good Friday.
Lee Webster
President
HMAS CANBERRA HMAS SHROPSHIRE Association – WA Division
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HMAS CANBERRA HMAS SHROPSHIRE Association WA Division Committee
The HMAS CANBERRA HMAS SHROPSHIRE Association WA Division has been reactivated in Western Australia
02 April 2012
The new committee is being assisted by 2 stalwarts of the WA Division of the Association Mr Bill Knaston and the last and former President of the Association Mr Jack Gallagher, both Bill and Jack served in HMAS SHROPSHIRE during WW 2 and have been a part of the Association in WA since 1952.
The WA Division of the Association has been inactive for the past 3 years due to the passing of many HMAS CANBERRA (1) and HMAS SHROPSHIRE World War 2 veterans. Today only 12 HMAS CANBERRA (1) and HMAS SHROPSHIRE veterans are living in Western Australia.
The first priority for the new committee is to ensure the Association is represented at the ANZAC DAY March in Perth this year. It will be the first time that members from HMAS CANBERRA (1), HMAS CANBERRA (2) and HMAS SHROPSHIRE will be marching together on ANZAC Day in Perth. Approx 25 HMAS CANBERRA (2) personnel will be marching.
Mr Bill Knaston and Mr Jack Gallagher recently presented the HMAS CANBERRA HMAS SHROPSHIRE Association Banner to Lee Webster so that the history and fine traditions of Association and the two great RAN ships it represents may be passed on to former members of HMAS CANBERRA FFG 02 Ships Company.
The new committee members are as follows:
- Greg Brumby
- John Scarfe
- Teresa Blackman
- Ray Graham
- Wade Green
- Lee Webster
New membership will be accepted for the WA Division in the near future.
Yours Aye,
Lee
Lee Webster
President
HMAS CANBERRA HMAS SHROPSHIRE Association – WA Division
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ANZAC DAY 2012
HMAS CANBERRA - HMAS SHROPSHIRE ASSOCIATION Marching in Sydney - 2011
The HMAS CANBERRA - HMAS SHROPSHIRE ASSOCIATION in Western Australia is inviting all former members of HMAS CANBERRA (2) Ships Company to march with the Association on ANZAC Day 2012 in Perth this year.
It will be great for HMAS CANBERRA (2) Ships Company to support the WW2 veterans of HMAS CANBERRA (1) and HMAS SHROPSHIRE in this the 70th year since HMAS CANBERRA (1) was sunk in WW 2.
I know that the personnel from FFG- 02 are keen to march under the HMAS CANBERRA banner on Anzac Day and want to demonstrate that they are truly"Second to None"
If you are available and interested in marching in Perth on Anzac Day please contact
Lee Webster
President
HMAS CANBERRA HMAS SHROPSHIRE Association – WA Division
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