Sadly I have to pass on that Algy died this morning at 1am at Wesley Hospital in Brisbane. He didn't recover from the lung operation to remove a tumour caused from asbestos exposure.
It's hard to believe he was on 5% disability for this condition - one wonders how crook you have to be to get 50-100%. Algy's family was at his side.
Paul Nicholas.

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Paul Nicholas
ex CPOMTP3* Jan.62 - Jan82.
Diamantina, Sydney,Parramatta,Vampire,Hobart, Perth.
Nirimba,Waterhen,GMGID,Cockatoo Is. Foiceaa staff


RIP

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Charlie (Chuckles) Britt JP TPI
Welfare Pensions Officer
R95712
Ex-LME(D) LSMTP2
17th Intake JR's, 23rd MOBI Intake .
Oct 66 - Nov 74
Leeuwin, Nirimba, Cerberus, Stalwart, Cerberus, Waterhen, Penguin, Carpentaria, Dolphin, Penguin, Sydney, Albatross, Leeuwin, Acute, Leeuwin, Cerberus, Stalwart, Waterhen, Attack, Leeuwin, DEE.

Agis received a hell of a good send off. Wall to wall stokers plus one gunnery officer. It was a fine tribute to a great stoker.

farewell Shipmate

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Rocky Rankin
R63896
Ships Company NIRIMBA 72/73
NOV64 TO NOV73
Cerberus - Sydney - Moresby - Melbourne - Lonsdale (Chippies Yeoman) - Leeuwin (TOW)- Queenborough - Kuttabul - Penguin - Nirimba (Admin Leading Hand MED Bldg) - Hobart - Front Gate
UGLQ 164