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RAN Discussion Paper Re: Poisioning RAN_PoisionV2.pdf

This is an interesting article for those of us that served aboard ships during the 70's and 80's so download the file and read all about it.

At this point I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a great Christmas and an even happier New Year.

I will be on leave from Oct 23rd until early New Year, we are off to Queensland to visit family and a few old Supply friends.

If need be I can be contacted via my mobile 0428 500407 or email witchweb@iinet.net.au

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Lost Crew

Does anyone know the whereabouts of a Graham Brown an AB Cook who served aboard HMAS Supply during the period of 1965 to 1966

If anyone can shed some light on Graham please contact Marion Bailey 'nee Anderson' on 0408 439381 she would appreciate a call.

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Lest We Forget

It is with regret to advise that Monsignor "Tiger" Lyons passed away peacefully at St Joseph's Home, Northcote, Victoria yesterday, (just a few weeks short of his 90th birthday).

He had been in care for some years. His funeral Mass will be at St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne on Thursday 8th September commencing at 1400. He will be buried in the Priest's Crypt at the Melbourne General Cemetery after the Mass concludes.

Mons. Lyons was appointed as a Chaplain in the RANR in February 1957 from St Columba's Church, Elwood and later transferred to the RAN on the 23rd June 1958. He served for twenty one years and retired from the RAN as a Principal Chaplain (RC). Mons. Lyons served in HMAS Lonsdale, Albatross, Cerberus, Penguin, Creswell, Kuttabul,Watson, Leeuwin, Melbourne, Sydney, Supply, Stalwart, Derwent , Queenborough as well as on the staffs of the Fleet Commander as the Fleet Chaplain and the Naval Support Commander as the Command Chaplain.

His Honours and Awards included being appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia, Vietnam Medal, Australian Active Service Medal with Clasp Vietnam, Australian Service Medal with Clasp FESR, Defence Force Service Medal and the National Medal. When he retired from the RAN, he always retained a great interest in the Navy, its people and the wider Navy family. Mons. Lyons had a deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary - as will be noted by the many fine gifts he left as memorials to those who had died during Service in the RAN which include this Marian theme. He was serving in MELBOURNE at the time of the Melbourne/Voyager collision.

respectfully

Brian Gorringe

CAPTAIN, RANR

Director Navy Senior Officer Management

Office of the Chief of Navy

R1-4-COO1

Russell Offices

CANBERRA ACT

Tel: 02 62652619

Fax: 02 62654790

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Sir David Martin Foundation - Helping young people in crisis

For those of you interested in attending the Navy Centenary Ball

which will be held in the Great Hall Parliament House Canberra November 5th 2011

you might like to drop by the Sir David Martin Foundation web site for more details

http://www.sdmf.org.au/news-events/upcoming-events

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MEDALS

If you are in need of assistance to have your present medals mounted or repairs done consider contacting the HMAS Sydney Association for help

http://www.hmassydney.com/medals.html

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For notation for any and all ex crew members of HMAS Supply who served aboard during the Mururoa Deployment July 1973

We have informed that one of shipmates has been examined by a Specialist after having had abdominal CT scan

and that person has now been informed that they have a growth in their abdomen which may have been caused by possible radiation exposure.

The shipmate in question who wishes to remain anonymous has asked that those involved get themselves checked out as soon as they can.

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If any of you can remember, July 27th this year it will be 38 years since we ventured forth to Mururoa.

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Medical Survey into the use of solvents in the Australian Defence Forces

All recipients are requested to forward this on to their network members for their consideration

If you can assist, please reply direct to:

Eric Gimm gimms@internode.on.net and Russell Walker russell.walker@three.com.au

The following email has been received from Russ Walker who is trying to assess the relevance of tinnitus to chemical exposure so that this might be included in our health submissions. This interest has stemmed from information received from RAN sources and extracts are included here for your info.

http://www.tinnitusjournal.com/detalhe_artigo.asp?id=351

From an ecological as well as neurotologic standpoint, particularly in the past 30 years, society has become increasingly aware of the dangers to human neurosensory function(s) secondary to special industrial chemicals called solvents. A clinical syndrome has been identified, related to this danger, called CHRONIC TOXIC ENCEPHALOPATHY (CTE) (Ödkvist et al., 1988). The onset of symptoms are gradual and increase in intensity and multiplicity of central nervous system involvement following an initial and subsequent chronic exposure of the patient to the inhalation from the air of vapours of the solvent(s), e.g., Trichlorethylene, Tetrachlorethane, and Hexane (Gasoline), Cyclohexane, Tolluol, Styrene, Methyl-n-butyl-ketone, Methylchloride, Dichlormethane, Trichlorethylene, Perch lor-ethylene, Lindan, etc.

The CTE syndrome has been identified in labourers, technicians, painters as well as others who work and live in a polluted environment. The predominant complaints are disturbances in concentration, memory, cognition, headache, drowsiness, malaise, and balance complaints described as unsteadiness and dizziness. Significant accompanying complaints include hearing disorders and tinnitus. Many patients complain of reduced hearing and understanding of speech. Frequent auditory complaints include a high pitched noise and a sensation of ear blockage. Diagnosis is elusive, but is eventually established. The neurotoxic complications are increased in number and intensity when solvents are multiple in number and are released in combination into the environment. CTE is a chronic progressive disease.

Recently, a male patient, age 58, was seen in consultation for severe tinnitus. A prior diagnosis of CTE had been established 26 years ago, secondary to toxic inhalation of trichlorethylene vapours. Tinnitus was reported to have been the initial symptom. The patient discovered the beneficial effect of acoustical masking by placing the noise from a toy train close to the involved ear. It provided temporary relief from the constant and irritating tinnitus noise. Today he reports tinnitus control, i.e., relief with a tinnitus masker. The complaint of ear pressure was eliminated following removal of the patient from the toxic environment. However, the high pitch tinnitus persists. Neurotologic evaluation revealed a bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, primarily cochlear in location; and abnormalities in the early and late brain stem potentials. Vestibular testing with polygraphic electronystagmography (ENG) and cranio-corpo-graphy (CCG) recordings revealed multiple abnormalities compatible with central neurotological disturbances.

The public and professional communities should become alert to CTE. Such an awareness will result in its early diagnosis and treatment; and contribute to an increase in our understanding of environmental hazards to public health and concept of tinnitus. Specifically, the concept and diagnosis of CTE should be expanded to include both the physical and chemical worlds for the evaluation and treatment of the symptom of tinnitus.

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Should you be experiencing problems as outlined above, we would like to hear from you.

My email address for submissions is gimms@internode.on.net or Russell Walker at russell.walker@three.com.au

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Here's a web site worth checking it may help someone out there

http://www.naa.gov.au/about-us/publications/fact-sheets/fs31.aspx

Hello All

The USS Frank E Evans/HMAS Melbourne reunion is in Waterloo, Iowa in Mid-September this year.

Anyone wishing to attend, please forward your full mailing address to me ASAP, so that invitations can be mailed to you from the States.

Please only respond if you are seriously considering going, as the mail-out cost is not cheap.

I will be sending out further details at a later date as a general message, but we need the addresses for those who intend going.

Cheers Ron Baker (aka Nullarbor)

Can anyone out there identify any of the sailors from HMAS Supply shown in this photo taken in 1967 when Capt Murray was the skipper during a tour of the Far East including Yokosuka with the USS Blueback, Korea, Hong Kong and a host of other exotic ports.

The photo is courtesy of Charlie Brown, front right of the photo. The only other name on hand is Tony Ekhardt, top right.

If there is someone out there that could put names to faces please let me know so I can pass on the info to Charlie.

The Vendetta Veterans’ Association invites all ex-serving crew members of HMAS Vendetta to a dedication of the memorial plaque for HMAS Vendetta (1958-79) and a reunion in Canberra:

A dedication ceremony for HMAS VENDETTA (1958-79) Commemorative Plaque will be conducted at the Australian War Memorial (AWM) on the afternoon of Friday 14^th October 2011.

The Plaque commemorates the Service of the Destroyer and her crews in Malaya, Singapore, Borneo, FESR and Vietnam between 1958 and 1979. The HMAS VENDETTA Plaque (1958-79) will be unveiled in the presence of the Destroyer’s surviving crew members along with their families and the family and friends of those no longer with us.

The plaque will placed alongside those of other Navy, Army and RAAF Service Units in the Western Courtyard of the AWM.

This new plaque will join the Scrap Iron Flotilla plaque featuring the same named ship HMAS Vendetta (1933-45).

This event has been made possible with a grant and generous support of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs “Saluting Their Service” Commemorations Grants program.

To register your intention to attend please fill in your details on the attached form and return it to the postal address on the Registration form together with the deposit of $50.00 per person or full amount of $140.00 per person.

A minimum deposit payment will be required by 24th June 2011 to confirm your booking. Final payments will be required by 31^st August 2011.

This reunion will held be in the Canberra and all events will be held at the Pavilion on Northbourne Hotel. It is recommended that you take this into consideration when booking accommodation. The Association has made a group booking at the Pavilion on Northbourne and you must mention Vendetta Veterans’ Association to receive the financial benefit when booking.

Reservations Freecall
1800 828 000 (Aust Only)
International: +61 2 6247 6888

This cost and includes the Meet & Greet, Plaque Dedication Dinner, Sunday Brunch, and all commemoration gifts.

The Afternoon Tea following the dedication ceremony will be catered for through the generous support of the Department of Veterans Affairs “Saluting Their Service” Commemorations Grants program.

Sir David Martin Foundation - Helping young people in crisis

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