Went to the funeral today of our esteemed RSL Sub-Branch member Frank Kerr, knew nought of his life till his son Kerry (also an ex chief stoker) read the Eulogy.
Frank, better known as Darkie was a champion boxer and footballer but amongst all the reflections it was revealed he was the canteen manager at Nirimba for about two years in the early years of apprentice training. maybe some of the early entry blokes may remember him
Frank "Darky" Kerr Chief Stoker - 23271 - Peacefully in his sleep - 11/1/1922-12/4/2009 from www.navystokers.org with permission of his son who is also moderator of that site.

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David Lewis
R42695
Ex-CPOMTP4
14TH MOBI Intake
1963-1975
NIRIMBA / MELBOURNE / SYDNEY / WATSON / DUCHESS / VENDETTA / CIVVY