Feb-Mar-Apr, May-June-July 1972 - Navy League of Australia

Navy League of
During this year, the League has
continued to expand with the
commissioning of a new Territorial
Branch at Rockhampton. This
Branch is now actively assisting the
newly recognised A.S.C.C. Unit T.S.
Rockhampton with the acquisition of
housing and facilities in association
with the Harbour Board. The unit
was formed some years ago and by
the devotion and energy of its
Officers and Instructors has passed
unscathed through the trying prerecognition
limbo, and now
completes the A.S.C.C. coverage
from Cairns to Southport.
Great credit for the formation of
the Branch is due to the Secretary.
Mr. David Hope, who came to the
area after serving in T.S. Pioneer.
Kingaroy. a country centre, has
formed a committee and their
request for a Warrant of Commission
has been endorsed by the
Queensland Executive.
The Bundaberg Branch followed its
well organised Lease signing
ceremony by the acquisition of
funds, the pouring of foundations
and the commencement of building
on its site at P jrt Bundaberg.
Over the same period, the Mackay
Branch opened extensive new
additions to the fine waterfront
building occupied by T.S. Pioneer.
Attractive and functional Navy
League Buildings now house A.S.C.C.
Units at Cairns. Townsville. Mackay
and Southport. with Bundaberg
approaching completion.
This is an impressive performance
by Territorial Branches of the
Queensland Division and will
complete the building programme of
ANNUAL REPORT 1970-71
Presented at the Annual General Meeting
by the President
Surgeon Commander A. H. Robertson, R.A.N.V.R.
the League before the amended
Naval Defense Act is proclaimed.
This waiting period has been a test
for the League, the A.S.C.C. and the
Naval Officers involved, but cooperation
between all three has been
maximal, and relations are as cordial
as before.
This harmony over eighteen years
of activity by the Queensland
Division has been facilitated by the
few changes in office bearers.
The founding President
Commander N S. Pixley. M.B.E..
firmly guided the establishment and
expansion of the Division, assisted
by four secretaries, of whom Mr. G.
B. O'Neill gave outstanding service
and implemented the entire existing
organisation.
The Treasurer for the whole period
has been Mr. H. V. Pearce. a business
executive whose impeccable
accounting has saved the League
and Corps from many financial
entanglements.
The Navy Dinner was held in
Brisbane in October. 1970. and was
attended by Rear Admiral Castles,
the Third Naval Member. Mr. Roland
Moisel. President of the Bundaberg
Branch and other distinguished
guests.
In May. 1971. the Division held a
Buffet At Home in Moreton for
members and guests and Naval
Officer in Charge Queensland.
Commander Evans. R.A.N.. informed
the gathering about Tha Fleat Air
Arm with illustrative slides and films.
1971 will probably be the end of an
era. when a civilian non-profit
company combined with the Naval
Board to produce a unique Cadet
Corps which introduced a navy type
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presence into areas of Queensland
which previously lacked any such
influence.
This effort has been mounted and
maintained by a membership which
has never exceeded fifty, but in cooperation
with Banks, especially the
Bank of New South Wales, has
created assets worth tens of
thousands of dollars.
The Divisional Colour was donated
by Ansett-A.N.A. as was the
handsome shield by the A.M.P.
Society for competition by
Provincial Units.
None of this would have been
possible without the generous cooperation
of the various Harbour
Boards who have made available
excellent sites for the development
of Unit Headquarters.
When the statutory link between
the League and the Naval Board is
dissolved, the Division will provide
the largest number of Cadets in
Australia, four times winners of the
Efficiency Shield, housed at ideal
sites, and officered by men who
believe that the Navy, ships and the
sea have many useful things to offer
Australian Youth.
The constitution of the League
may later be amended in matters of
detail and this will be discussed at
the Federal Meeting about October in
this year, but the Divisional
Executive believes that the
objectives of the League in
Queensland should be maintained as
before, whilst the disposal of rents
received on properties should
provide a welcome change of
financial pace for the various
Territorial Committees.
Navy League of Australia — Queensland division
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS
RECEIPTS
To Balance —
Bank of New South Wales
Members' Subscriptions
Bank Interest
Navy Day Dinner — Receipts
Federal Council Dues —
Territorial Branches
Territorial Branches — Contributions
Brisbane Grammar School — Refund
AT 31st MARCH, 1971
$
496.67
102.70
16.18
270.00
32.40
3.60
30.00
$951.55
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PAYMENTS
By Divisional Expenses —
Postages. Printing, etc.
Federal Council Dues —
Division
Rockhampton
Bundaberg
Townsville
Navy Day Dinner
Welcome Function N.O.I.C. Q'ld.
Brisbane Grammar School —
Preparation of Ground (Navy Week)
Advances Against Efficiency Grant —
77.20
11.70
1080
9 90
Tyalgum 12.i3
Gayundah 791
Bundaberg 492
Balance — Bank of
New South Wales
Wm. Holymon & Son
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