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Author: | Graeme Rhodes [ Sat Nov 12, 2022 11:02 am ] |
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It is always sad to hear and/or find out about these passings. It really makes you pause and reflect on your own mortality. |
Author: | BC [ Wed Nov 16, 2022 6:07 am ] |
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If anyone would like to view a replay of Buka's Funeral Service: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/oaVfC ... eaming.com |
Author: | Hippy Chippy [ Thu Nov 17, 2022 6:27 pm ] |
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Thanks for posting that BC, whilst I never met 'Buka', I knew he was something of a legendary figure amongst our Shipwright Community and will be missed by many... R.I.P. 'Buka', your journey is done... |
Author: | Hippy Chippy [ Tue Nov 22, 2022 9:01 pm ] |
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I received the following sad news this afternoon... "Many of the earlier MOBIs, and probably many more, will remember Eric Toyer – a big man with a big heart. Message received from Bruce Sloper this morning: Good morning Bob, I thought I would pass on this information if you haven’t already heard. Eric Toyer our valued international yacht and adventurer MOBI traveller has just informed his friends that his long term partner Lynne was killed in a single car accident in Tamworth NSW yesterday. Eric is in Lombok, Indonesia. He will be travelling to Australia in the next couple of days. Very sad. He will be devastated. Our sympathies go out to our MOBI mate in distress. Bob Mummery" I met Lynne on one of Eric's voyages to Sydney when I and a few others were invited to spend the day and overnight aboard Eric's yacht, the lovely catamaran, 'Amarula'... A fellow Chippy, Eric graduated with our 13th MOBI Intake... I offer my sincere condolences to Eric and to Lynne's family... May you rest in peace, Lynne, a sad loss indeed... Here's a couple of links to Eric and Lynne's website and blog... SV Amarula is for Sale ...and also to Amarula's current listing on The Yacht Hub I just sent the following e-mail to Eric, via a 'Contact Seller' link on 'The Yacht Hub', which I'm hoping will eventually reach him... Here's a link to Amarula's FB Page "Hello Eric, I have just learned of Lynne's sad passing; I struggle to find the right words to give you any solace and comfort, so may I just offer you my sincere condolences, along with those of our many members on RAN Skilled Hands who know you, some who knew you both... I remember Lynne from your kind invitation for a few of us to spend the day (and overnight) onboard 'Amarula' with you both when you visited Sydney way back when, at the start of your grand adventure..." |
Author: | Seejay [ Fri Dec 09, 2022 8:57 pm ] |
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Given the dates of his time on Sydney, I served with Tony, but sadly I don't remember him. What I will say though, is that a great source of pride and honour is to be well-remembered by your shipmates, and he certainly is! Vale Tony, fair winds and a following sea. |
Author: | BC [ Sat Dec 10, 2022 9:29 am ] |
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I decided to have a bit more of a look through Tony's service records, up until 1970. Tony, born in 1926, actually joined Cerberus in Nov 1945 as an ERA, for a initial period of 12 years. He subsequently re-engaged a further 3 times for various periods. His sea going postings in the following HMA Ships: Barwon, Culgoa, Bataan, GPV 956, Burdenkin, Koala, Sydney, Kangaroo, Koala, Quiberon, Melbourne, Hobart, Sydney and we know he then went to Brisbane. His shore postings included HMA Ships: Cerberus x 4, Lonsdale, Kuttabul x 2, Tarangau, Penguin x 3 and Platypus. He sure had a broad range of experiences during his career. |
Author: | BC [ Sat Dec 10, 2022 4:34 pm ] |
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Bob, There will be a memorial service for Tony next Friday at Oatlands ex-Servicemen and Women's Club, 1 Albert St, at 11 am. On the 16/12/22. If I can get a flight, I will attend. Regards Peter Hall Hall Contracting Pty Ltd 0408 712 634. |
Author: | rickh [ Mon Dec 12, 2022 10:10 am ] |
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Tony was also the Nirimba MEDB WO in 74 and 75. He reinvigorated the steam club and completed works on the foden and later the recovery and restoration of the marshal. A great man lost. RIP |
Author: | Stroppy Chippie [ Tue Dec 13, 2022 1:05 am ] |
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Might some of this information be passed on to the Navy Steam Club to enrichen their history of the Foden (in their care). Only proper that the efforts of some is recognised. |
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