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The Naval Association of Australia (NAA) was established in 1920. Looking after the interests of both serving and ex-service members.

The NAA pursue five objectives that underpin our mission:

Care (welfare) for the diverse and crucial support of Navy and ex-Navy men and women,
Commemoration by maintaining the legacy of past service and sacrifice. Cadets (ANC) by assisting youths to become better citizens through support to the ANC. Camaraderie to meet and socialise with like-minded Navy and ex-Navy men and women. Community (Engagement) How we interact with and support our local communities. Our aim is to be a dynamic and contemporary organisation supporting the Navy fraternity in a wide range of different ways with Mateship at the core of our ethos. The NAA is the only national organisation with the sole purpose of looking after the interests of serving Navy and ex-Navy men and women. We believe that...

Every member is important to the NAA, the benefit to an individual may not be obvious, however, you will give Voice to Navy in the wider community. The five objectives underpinning our values point to the significance of membership. Compensation, rehabilitation and wellbeing entitlements provided to Navy and ex-Navy men and women today is the result of decades of dedicated work by NAA members. The NAA is responsible for the HMAS Sydney II Virtual Memorial Website.Within the NAA membership there is a wide range of experience and knowledge covering many aspect of Navy life, both in and after service. Enquiry at Sub-section (local), Section (State), or National level will result in a helping hand or advice on how to achieve support. If you do not know who to ask – email [email protected]

If you are not a member, now is the time to join. Each member is important and whilst the benefit to you as an individual may not be obvious, you will give Voice to Navy, supporting the five objectives and across all of the different ways we seek to support serving and ex-service men and women. The compensation, rehabilitation, wellbeing benefit provided to service and ex-service men and women today is the result of decades of dedicated work by NAA members. By selecting Join the Naval Association, you will be transferred to the Registration page. We look forward to welcoming you at a Sub-section near you. If you need the assistance of a Pension/Welfare Officer or Advocate to assist in the preparation of claims for Service Pension, Disability Pensions or War Widows Claims, email [email protected]

Serving personnel are particularly welcome to come along to any Sub-section meeting or NAA activity.

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01 November 1894

RADM Cyprian A. G. Bridge, RN, was appointed Flag Officer Commanding the Australia Station. His flagship was HMS ORLANDO.

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01 November 1897

RADM Hugo L. Pearson, RN, was appointed Flag Officer Commanding the Australia Station. His flagship was HMS ROYAL ARTHUR.

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01 November 1900

RADM Sir Lewis A. Beaumont, KCMG, RN, was appointed Flag Officer Commanding the Australia Station. His flagship was HMS ROYAL ARTHUR.

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01 November 1914

The first convoy of 28 troop ships sailed from Albany, WA, for Egypt. The es**rt comprised HMA Ships MELBOURNE and SYDNEY, (cruisers), HMS MINOTAUR, and the Japanese cruiser IBUKI.

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01 November 1920

The Ex-Navalmens Association was inaugurated in Melbourne, with approximately 100 members. In 1922, the China Naval Contingent Association, (which had been formed in 1901), was amalgamated with the Association. In 1960 the name was changed to The Naval Association of Australia, and currently has sub-sections throughout Australia, and Ship Associations which are affiliated with the Association.

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01 November 1937

ADML Sir Ragnar Colvin, RN, was appointed First Naval Member and Chief of Naval Staff.

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01 November 1939

RADM John George Crace, CB, an Australian-born officer of the RN, was appointed Flag Officer Commanding the Australian Squadron, taking over from CDRE W. Patterson, RN. His flagship was HMAS AUSTRALIA.

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01 November 1941

HMAS AUSTRALIA arrived at Desolation Island to search for a German raider. The cruiser laid a minefield before departing. Post-war records showed the island had been used by the raider ORION for a refit, some time before AUSTRALIA's visit.

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