Aug-Sep-Oct 1967 - Navy League of Australia

Whyalla ShipbuildingEngineering WorksWHYALLA TELEPHONE: 5-8555TELEGRAPH: "SHIPYARD"TELEX: AA86278The extensive and long term policy being carried outby this large organisation calls for tradesmenand apprentices in the Engineering fieldEXCELLENT CONDITIONS IN WHYALLA FOR WORK AND PLAYApply in writing or in person to theEMPLOYMENT OFFICERWHYALLA SHIPBUILDING ANDENGINEERING WORKSBox 349, P.O. - Whyalla, S.A.ROYLEN&CRUISES# FOR YOUR NEXT CLUB OUTINGWhether asA DAY CRUISE — A DAY S FISHING TRIP OR A COMPLETEWEEKEND FISHING TRIPMODERATEROYLENCHARGESFor Further Information, contactCRUISES72 VICTORIA STREET, MACKAY, QLD.P.O. Box 169 Phone 2595Pog« Thirty-lour THE NAVY Auguil-S,pl«mb«r-0b«r,ANNUAL REPORT OF THE QUEENSLAND DIVISION OF THENAVY LEAGUE OF AUSTRALIA, FOR THE YEAR ENDED30th JUNE, 1967Administration.At the Annua] Meetings of theNavy League Federal Council andthe Sea Cadet Council held at NavyOffice, Canberra in September 1966.which I attended, two importantmatters were discussed:—1. The Navy League of Australiahaving become the Navy League ofAustralia Inc. and therefore registeredas a Public Company withits Memorandum and Articles ofAssociation.2. Proposals to Rationalize theAustralian Sea Cadet Corps whichhad been prepared at the requestof the Naval Board.With reference to 1. Implementationof the requirements by theQueensland Division and itsBranches is proceeding. This necessitatesprompt co-operation by allconcerned and strict adherence tothe requirements of Ihe Memorandumand Articles of Association.Regarding 2. The Sea CadetCouncil appointed a Sub-Committeeto invesligale the Rationalisationproposals, visiting Divisions wherenecessary and to submit their recommendations.On 18th May. 1967, I attendedmeetings of the Navy League FederalCouncil and the Sea CadetCouncil held at Navy Office, Canberra,which had been called toconsider the report of the Sub-Committee.After several amendments wereagreed upon, the recommendationsof the Sub-Committee were endorsedby the Federal Council which recommendedthat they be placed beforethe Naval Board.Briefly. Rationalisation wouldmean that the Naval Board wouldaccept full responsibility for the controland administration of the AustralianSea Cadet Corps, thus relievingthe Navy League of its financialresponsibility in this regard.The League would, with its Branchesstil! have an important I3le particularlyin the areas where Units exist,quite apart from the fact that implementationof the various phasesof Rationalisation would take a considerabletime to complete.The Sea Cadets.We have had another year ofprogress; our 7 Sea Cadet Unitshave the largest number of Cadetsof any Stale.The addition of a strong andactive Navy League Branch inTownsvjlle and the formation of aSea Cadet Unit, T.S. CORAL SEAwhich has been approved by theNaval Board, will bring Ihe totalnumber to X. Land has been obtainedand finance for a HeadquartersBuilding is well under way.The Navy League Shield, awardedannually to the Unit judged tobe the most efficient in Australia,was won by T. S. "Paluma" andpresented by our Patron, His Excellencythe Governor, who attendedthe dedication of their fine Headquarters.There are 37 Sea Cadet Units inAustralia and, during the sevenyears of Shield competition, this isthe third lime it has come toQueensland. T.S. "Magnus" and T.S."Gayundah" having previously hadthis honour.At Mackay, T.S. "Pioneer's" newHeadquarters on the sea front wereofficially opened by our Vice-President,Dr. Athol Robertson. "Pioneer"currently holds the A.M.P.Shield, awarded annually for thebest Unit outside the Brisbane area.I visited Mackay in June to be presentat a public meeting held tofurther stimulate interest in theLeague Branch and T.S. "Pioneer".It was good to see such a wellattendedand representative gathering.T.S. "Endeavour", at Cairns, continuestowards completion of theirHeadquarters on Smith's Creek,which have been in use by this Unitfor some time.T.S. 'Tyalgum", now with theirHeadquarters free of debt, sufferedsome damage in the recent cyclonicweather at the Gold Coast, but havecompleted repairs.T.S. "Bundaberg", still lackingthe support of a branch of theLeague in their city, is continuingto do their best, thanks to the dedicationof their officers and instructors.T.S. "Magnus" continues its highstandards and is constantly improvingits Headquarters and facilitiesat the Church of England GrammarSchool.T.S. "Gayundah". At a parade.Rear Admiral R. I. Peek, Flag OfficerCommanding the AustralianFleet, presented the Cadet ForcesMedal, awarded for 12 years continuousservice, to Sea Cadet Lieut.Commander L. D. M. Roberts. SeaCadet Lieutenants W. H. Paddon.J. C. Walker and W. M. McDonald.These are the first awards inQueensland.Navy Week.Various functions were held inco-operation with the Naval Association.The official guest. CaptainD. W. Haslant. O.B.E., R.N., attendedthe Navy l eague Dinner heldat H.M.A.S. "Moreton" and alsotook the salute at the annual SeaCadet parade at New Farm Park.As usual, the R.A.N.R. Band lookpart and our thanks are due to theBandmaster and members of theBand.Unit Welfare Committees.These continue their untiringefforts for the welfare of the Cadetsin the respective units and deservecongratulations.Commander D. J. Robertson,Naval Oflicer-in-Charge, Queenslandwill be leaving us in August forH.M.A.S. "Albatross" with the goodwishes of all in the QueenslandDivision and our appreciation of hisenthusiasm and continuous interestin the Sea Cadet movement.The Naval Association of Australia(Queensland Division) hassince the commencement of the SeaCadet movement in 1954, given continuousand strong interest and supportin many practical ways, whilstthe majority of the officers and instructorsof the Units come fromthis Association.Finally, sincere thanks lo all officersand instructors of the Corpswho willingly give so much time tothe cause and thanks also to ourBranches for the splendid resultsachieved.N. S. PIXLEY. President.August-Stplwnb«r-Octob«r, 1967 THE NAVY Pogo Thirty-five