President

Mr Frank Boyd

46 Valley Road

Hazelbrook NSW 2779

Email socb@bigpond.com

Phone 02 47586524 (A/H)

Mobile 0419 637766

Secretary

Mr Ken Banning

179 Birdwood Drive

Blue Haven NSW 2262

Email ken.banning@bigpond.com.au

Phone 02 4390 8170

Sub Section Postal Address

c/- Sub Section Secretary

MEETS 1ST THURSDAY EVERY 2ND MONTH FROM FEBRUARY AT RYDE

THE NAVAL RESERVE ASSOCIATION (AUSTRALIA)

The Naval Reserve Association was formed 31 years ago by a small group of then-serving RANR sailors to provide a forum for social and other activities outside the service environment.

It was intended to bring together all members of the RANR, past and present, to celebrate and preserve our common goals, aspirations, and heritage. It is testimony to those ideals that the Association is still going and is still growing

Emphasis is focused on the social calendar of the Association without compromising the service traditions such as Anzac Day, Reserve Forces Day and other Naval Occasions and Events.

The Association while maintaining its independence is at the same time a fully accredited Sub Branch of the Naval Association of Australia (NAA) and adheres to the aims and aspirations of the NAA.

The NRA also has an effective social or associate membership and is open to all interested or like-minded people with wives and partners of existing members becoming Associates.

In addition to the traditional and social side of the Association we enjoy a special relationship with AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM at Darling Harbour by providing a Fleet Volunteer Group to man and maintain the former Patrol Boat HMAS ADVANCE the Reserve training vessel that so many of us served in.

The 31^st AGM of the NRA was held on the 17^th of September 2004 at the Ryde Ex Services Club, NSW and the following members were elected to the Executive and the Committee

President Frank Boyd Secretary Graham DeGabriel

Vice President Barry Nesbitt Treasurer Tony Duff

The following members were elected to the Committee; Barry Robbins, John Weekes, Trevor Pike, Peter Scutts and Tracey Wooten.

The Association would like to extend an invitation to all current and ex members of the RANR and RAN personnel, to join us in furthering the aims of the NRA, the NAA and continuing the friendships gained through our service.

Further information can be obtained from Frank Boyd, email socb@bigpond.com Mobile, 0419637766 or phone after hours 47586524

SOCIAL EVENT BULLETIN

SYDNEY HARBOUR CRUISE

Building on the success of last years cruise we are again taking to the water for a trip around the “Worlds Greatest Harbour.”

“HMAS” James McCabe has been booked for SATURDAY 26^TH FEBRUARY for a 4 hour lunchtime cruise, departing the Huntly St Wharf, Hunters Hill, at 1000hrs, that is 10:00 AM and returning at 1400, (2:00 PM). There is plenty of free parking adjacent to the Wharf.

Lunch will consist of the “AUSSIE BBQ”, Lamb Grillers, Steaks, Sausages, Rissoles, Fried Tomatoes, Onions, Hot Jacket Potatoes, Salads and Bread Rolls. BYO grog and soft drinks if required. All drinks may be purchased on board at discount prices. Tea and Coffee are complimentary

Total cost for the day will be $30:00 per head, children free.

This is a family day out, so bring the kids, bring the relatives, bring the neighbours just come along and enjoy the best that Sydney has to offer.

Bookings are essential. To book please ring Frank Boyd on 4758 6524 after hours, 0419 637 766 during business hours or Email socb@bigpond.com Bookings close 22^nd February.

Note: Please make all cheques payable to the Naval Reserve Association

SPECIAL EVENT PREVIEW

A special escorted tour of Cockatoo Island including a BBQ lunch has been arranged for April, date to be confirmed. As an added bonus your Committee has negotiated a surprise transport package to be included in the tour, still a secret at this time.

This day out will be limited to an absolute total of 60 persons with places being allocated on a first in best dressed basis, so watchout for our next bulletin and act quickly or you may miss out.

ANZAC DAY

Don’t forget Anzac Day this year, we would like to see a big rollup of members for the march it makes our presence felt and allows us the privilege of maintaining our unique identity within the Naval Ranks and save us from any move to relegate us to the also rans at the rear of the parade. Anzac Day is a great chance to catch up with old friends and to reflect on our time spent in the service so please make an effort and be there on the day.

© The Naval Association of Australia