Chaplains Corner
Another year and we might wonder what it will bring for us. Some might be thankful for the year past; some might be thankful that the year has passed. Whichever description applies to you, the New Year at least provides … Continued
‘TINGIRA BOYS UNITE’ JR REUNION 2015 ~ Full Ahead …
The Tingira Australia Association will stage the JR REUNION 2015 to be held in Sydney from Monday 9th November to Friday 13th November in 2015. (12 months time) “This will be the biggest navy reunion to be held in Sydney … Continued
Book Review – ‘Commanders of Sail’ by Geoffrey D Stephenson
‘Commanders of Sail’ is an authentic account of the great square-rigged sailing ship Sobraon and the role she and her long time commander Lt James Aberdour Elmslie, RNR played in the transformation of a clutch of exuberant colonies into the … Continued
Tingira Challenge On The Paddle …
By Stewart O’Regan Tingira Australia Association Vice President David Ruckert was on hand for the latest round of the Paddle NSW Open Ocean and Harbour series took place on Sydney Harbour recently. Now it being my home turf, I’ll of … Continued
JR REUNION 2015 Full Ahead …
The Tingira Australia Committee at their recent executive meeting approved the organisation to commence proceedings to stage the “JR REUNION” 2015. To be held in Sydney from Monday 9 to Sunday 15 November 2015. “This will be the biggest navy … Continued
TINGIRA BOYS SYDNEY ANZAC MARCH
Well, done TINGIRA Boys – A very proud team of 30 odd lads marched George Street in pouring rain, poppies, medals and polished with Tingira ties and berets! Newly elected President, Lance Ker, gave the eyes right and salute to … Continued
CORAL SEA COMMEMORATION IN CANBERRA – THURSDAY MAY 8th …
The Canberra Division of the Australian American Association and our major sponsor, Raytheon Australia, invites you to participate in a Commemorative Service to mark the 72nd anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea. The Service is scheduled to commence … Continued
ASSOCIATES QUICK CATCH UP …
Chief of Navy VICE Admiral, Ray Griggs AO CSC RAN was dockside at Garden Island, Sydney, recently to welcome home HMAS Melbourne from her six month deployment to the Middle East region after completing her very successful part in the … Continued
Tingira Boys Taste Pussar’s Tradition
Over the past 100 years many ‘Tingira Boys’ have helped make up many of the great traditions our Royal Australian Navy delivers today. What they do best in 2014 as a group, is make sure we do not forget our … Continued
New President, Lance Ker
Former Navy Junior Recruit, Lance Ker, from the 71st JRTE intake of 1980, became the third President of the Tingira Australia Association at the recent 2014 Annual General Meeting of the association. Lance served 10 years with the RAN, in … Continued