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Post by Tanker73 on Feb 9, 2005 23:38:19 GMT 10
;D Bloody hell we've got some slack stokers around here we are waiting for a Dusty to start this section and its left to a Dibbie to do the job. Where's Bubbles when you need him. Probably bloody sound asleep in his lounge chair like always.. Well he did pay off as a Coxs'n and he did bog his 4 wheel drive Rodeo in his back yard, bloody shamefull eh.!!   |
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Post by steveb on Jul 8, 2005 11:21:48 GMT 10
:)G'day Ken et al Just got back into the habit of visiting this site, been off computers lately with the rubbish that is going around. Noticed the bit on the site about the stoker involved in the boat incident, here is my version. I remember an incident at about that time but my version is different, mainly because I fronted the table over being involved. It happened at thingyatoo Is at the end of a refit. I’d been on a run around the locals in Balmain and picked up a roll of hot chips and a few king browns to get me by while waiting for the ship’s boat on Balmain wharf. After a wait of about 20 minutes a boat came along side, had not finished my brews, so decided to give this one a miss. Suddenly a person appeared in the boatshed yelling to get onboard and bring the goodies. Being a bit confused I got onboard and the boat takes off. It is at this stage I discover that the boat is being driven, not by the duty coxswain, but by Ben Franklin (stoker) and crew of Barney Barnes (stoker) and I think Clem Wilmott (stoker). We did a tour of all the streets Hunters Hill, Greenwich, etc), a quick spin around Spectacle Is and back to thingyatoo wharf. It was here that I alighted and returned onboard to be questioned by the gangway staff. At about this time the water police were informed and were heading up the river to meet the F.U.B. (Fast Utility Boat). Ben decided to take them on a merry chase. Down through the harbour out to the heads, police did not want to go after him through the heads so Ben turned back and headed back up the river towards Circular Quay. I think that he passed on the inside of a berthing ship and the wharf and went from ahead to full astern, bending the shaft. He alighted from the boat at the maritime/customs wharf and took off into the park. He was caught somewhere here. At the table I got a warning because of my state, Fairly sure Ben got 3 months up the river, Barney similar and am not sure of Clem. Will try to confirm this with Ben if I can. A short history for those that think they know me. Joined Supply Sept 68 to Jan 71 Then Aug 76 to Oct 78 Went from stoker to Kellick, got AwC BWC ABWC TWC, was TOW, worked all machinery spaces, RAS deck and laundry. Got to know the ship well.Still in contact with a few ex Supply blokes, John Dunne, Sam Walker, Howard Gilliland, Blue Craggs, Dixie Lees, Wally Flatt, Mac Mcgregor, Morrie Jeppersen and a few names that are not forthcoming. Hoping there are a few stokers still alive out there and am awaiting a reply. Bocky  |
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Post by steveb on Jul 10, 2005 11:31:55 GMT 10
After being on the slops last night I have finally thought of the third person in this incident, it was not Clem but Mary Nugent. A couple of nights after the incident he attempted to swim from thingyatoo Is to Balmain wharf, in the middle of the night, not sure if he succeeded but was later discharged. Amazing what the memory syrup can do.
Bocky
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Post by Tanker73 on Jul 10, 2005 12:07:03 GMT 10
A god one mate certainly appreciated the humour. Have just been talking to Bubbles on MSN chat and he's doing ok. If you want to work him on there his ID is rob_currin@hotmail.com ANyway Steve catch you later on.
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Post by bubbles on Nov 16, 2005 7:45:43 GMT 10
Guday troops back on deck after refit, I feel like a nite at Rockers. We have a new edition of the newsletter coming out soon so stay tuned.. Cheers....Bubbles
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Post by Tanker73 on Nov 30, 2005 19:42:34 GMT 10
About time you got out of bed. Slackness !!!!
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Post by Dave kelleher on Apr 1, 2006 20:02:30 GMT 10
Hi Bocky, guess I should set things straight.. I was the stoker that took the skippers boat for a harbour cruise, can,t remember all on board that nite but Lindsay Shanks and Barney Barnes were definetly part of the crew. Spent my Xmass in 1MCE with some others ( not related to this story) and eventually picked up my hook and good conduct badge from DHD Smythe who was the skipper at the time. hope to catch up with you all this year
Dave K ex LSMTP
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spike
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"Too Thick to Change, and Too Bloody Old to Care"
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Post by spike on Apr 2, 2006 11:34:58 GMT 10
On Ya Dave. It's good to see some of the people that had a bit of initiative and liked to keep the Stokers on top of the hit list at the Skipper's table.
PS i'd remove that ex in front of LSMPT too, once a Stoker, always a Stoker.
"Steam's a Dream"
"Steam's Supreme"
Spike
Supply 1966-67
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Post by Pete Foote - ex (Chief Dusty) on Nov 28, 2006 20:02:20 GMT 10
Just happened to see the details in the Vet affairs copy for this website and joined
hi to all from Melbourne
Pete Foote ( ex-chief dusty) Supply 1980-82
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Post by Tanker73 on Feb 5, 2007 21:52:11 GMT 10
Hey Pete whats your up to date email. Bubbles was asking a while back what had happened to you. Drop me an email and let me know what it is.... Regards from the Webmaster.....
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Post by Tanker73 on Feb 18, 2007 15:58:08 GMT 10
;D Hey Steve Bubbles got a new hotmail address its stoker_1953@hotmail.com Give him a serve when you see him online. He's always wanting to talk to some of the boys. Cheers for now..Ken
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Post by Dolly D on Feb 20, 2007 12:12:32 GMT 10
Hi all,
Good to see a Tanker forum,hope it continues to grow.
I have fond memories of Supply,
work hard,play hard tended to be the norm,
particularly sootblowing.
Hard yards that lot.
Regards
Rick Dyer(Dolly)
MTP 79 - decommission
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Post by BO BURFORD on May 2, 2007 17:29:55 GMT 10
Hey not bad for a dibbie! As a Chippie or 2nd class stoker I may count as the first real engine room sailor to enter the site - you are well out of your domain as I was once at the helm on the bridge of success - the officer of the day kicked me off the wheel when he learned I was a stoker - each to their own I suppose - It was good up on the "fresh'ers" for a few minutes though - until back down the "black hole" I went - keep up the good waries mate! = BO
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Post by BO BURFORD on May 2, 2007 17:30:39 GMT 10
Hey not bad for a dibbie! As a Chippie or 2nd class stoker I may count as the first real engine room sailor to enter the site - you are well out of your domain as I was once at the helm on the bridge of success - the officer of the day kicked me off the wheel when he learned I was a stoker - each to their own I suppose - It was good up on the "fresh'ers" for a few minutes though - until back down the "black hole" I went - keep up the good waries mate! = BO
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Post by princejuchau on Oct 13, 2007 19:34:00 GMT 10
ABMTP Todd JUCHAU
1982 Waller Block intake- please contact me who was in this intake.
HMAS Vampire 1983-85 - please contact me who served along side me officers and junior ranks- Leut Twist was MEO.
HMAS CRESWELL 1985-86, please contact me who served with me,as above.
TRV TUNA- 1986-87, As above.
HMAS TORRENS 1987-88, please contact me allso.
To any other sailors/stokers who wont to catch up.
Kind Regards
HRH Prince Todd Charles JUCHAU
prince.todd@gmail.com
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