Williamstown and Victoria - cradle of the Australian Navy
The role of Williamstown and Victoria as the Cradle of the Australian Navy
Address by CMDR John M.Wilkins RFD* RANR rtd.
John Wilkins is a Naval Historian, a member of the Society and President of the “Navy League” in Victoria. He joined the Royal Australian Naval Reserve in 1960 as Lieutenant{L} RANR, transferred to Special Branch as Lieutenant-Commander RLSP in 1972 and in 1980 was appointed Head of Intelligence {Reserves} in Melbourne. John was promoted to Commander in 1982 and transferred to the inactive list in 1985.John was awarded ther Reserve Force Decoration and Clasp {RFD*} in 1984.
John has nine publications to his credit, including “The Life and Times of Captain William Lonsdale 1799-1864″,”Nieuwe Dieper, Port Phillip’s Accredited Spy”, “Australian Naval Reserves-A Brief History 1859-2003″, “World War II Honours and Awards and Precedence List [RAN-RANR]“, “The Royal Australian Naval College and Sir John Collins”, and “Australian and British Naval Buttons, Buckles, Banners, Badges and Braid 1748-2006″.
John is also editor and publisher of “Autobiographical Recollections of a Naval Reserve Officer 1893-1987″ by Commander RS Veale CMG VRD**RANR as well as two books on the Postal History of Afghanistan.
Join us at 7.30 pm on Monday 23rd June at the MNC in Sth Yarra. The centre will be open from 6.30 pm to facilitate use of our library.All are welcome. Membership of the NHS automatically entitles you to participate in the activities of the Victoria Chapter.
- Date
- Monday 23 June 2008
- Time:
- 7.30 pm
- Location:
- Melbourne Naval Centre
- Note:
- The Melbourne Naval Centre Sth is open at 6.30pm to facilitate use of Library