Submitted by Name: John Anthony Sunnucks From: Yass NSW Australia 2582 Year at Vindicatrix: 3nov 1947to 24 jan 1948 E-mail: johnandrosesunnucks@dodo.com.au
Comments: Hello I was tring to get a phto of the old vindi andthought you mabe able to help and also form to join your group
Added: June 8, 2009
Submitted by Name: Jack Secker From: Brisbane ex UK Year at Vindicatrix: Feb-May 1951 E-mail: jake11a@optusnet.com.au
Comments: G'day Everyone, I am writing on behalf of Vindi Boy, Doug H. Bennett. (R332835) He is at present hospitalised after some major surgery. It is not known when he will be allowed to go home. He is in Logan Hospital in ward H2 bed 19. He will possibly be moved to the PA Hospital when he is strong enough. Doug went to the Vindi early in 1945 as a Catering Trainee. After training, his first ship was FORT BEDFORD signed on 30-5-45. Next, TEKOA 19-1-46. Next Sussex 23-5-46. Next, looks like SAMNIB 01-12-46. Next, DOMINION MONARCH 7-4-47, for 2 trips. Next WINDRUSH 16-8-47. Next LLANSTEPHAN CASTLE 30-12-47. Next, looks like WAIPAWN 25-3-48. Next, MATAROA 1-5-48. Next, ORION 14-10-48 as Assistant Steward. This was his last trip as when the ship left Sydney, Doug was a little late arriving at the wharf. He says the captain was inconsiderate because Doug was only 3 days adrift. Anyway, as there was no ship, he decided to stay in Australia. If there is anyone out there that remembers Doug on any of these ships and would like to send him some good wishes, please write to him via my email address and I will make sure he receives the letters. Thanks, Jack Secker (V '51)
Added: May 14, 2009
Submitted by Name: John Kieran From: Essex England Year at Vindicatrix: 1962 feb/apr. E-mail: jdkieran@blueyonder.co.uk
Comments: anybody ever bump into an old mate of mine named Jack Perry from wandle bank south London then went to Ausie late 60s
Added: May 7, 2009
Submitted by Name: Peter Charman From: Born London .Now CambridgeN.Z Year at Vindicatrix: 1944 E-mail: pad38@xtra.co.nz
Comments: Ahoy there , As Queensland is one of my favourite spots in the world might just make it to the get together in November.Just btw i have just publsjhed my autobiography 'London Boy'In it i talk about my days on the Vidid and later at sea .If anyone is interested i will happily email a precis and more information.
Added: March 24, 2009
Submitted by Name: Ron Wylie From: NSW Year at Vindicatrix: MN
Comments: Merchant Navy Day 3rd September Day of Remembrance 2009 As you are all aware on the 24 June 2008 the Australian Government legislated the 3rd September as Merchant Navy Day, a day of Remembrance, when we remember those who made the Supreme Sacrifice WW11. This Day of Remembrance was proclaimed by the Governor General Michael Jeffery, on behalf of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11.
Merchant Navy Day (Sydney) Australia 2009 The Merchant Navy Day of Remembrance will be honored by a Service and Wreath Laying Ceremony, to be held at the Mosman War Memorial Cenotaph at Mosman Park (Alan Border Oval) at 11am 3rd September 2009. We would like to invite all Vindicatrix members who wish to join us to honor all Allied Merchant Seaman who served and gave their lives in both World Wars.
Thanking you in anticipation Ron Wylie.
Added: February 22, 2009
Submitted by Name: John Paulling From: Raymond Terrace NSW Year at Vindicatrix: 1951c E-mail: johnpaul4@hotkey.net.au
Comments: I am looking forward to meeting up with all the crowd at Caloundra, for the Down-Under Reunion. It will be great because it's being held in a great part of the country. Cheque's in the mail Bob !! John
Added: February 19, 2009
Submitted by Name: Don Sangster From: Christchurch New Zealand Year at Vindicatrix: Jan 3rd to April 3rd 1952 Deck E-mail: dsangster@xtra.co.nz
Comments: Originally from Cardiff was at sea until 1959. If anyone sailed with me please get in touch Don
Added: February 11, 2009
Submitted by Name: Alan T.Creasey From: Bridgetown Western Australia Year at Vindicatrix: 1950 E-mail: crecy@tadaust.org.au
Comments: What is the definition of a true dinkum Vindi Boy or Vindi Girl? I find it extremely difficult to express in words the amity and loyalty being displayed by the true Vindi Boy and their spouses. However I am able to more clearly comment on the true Vindi Boy and spouse by example, by simply referring to those Vindi Boys and Girls particularly those who are members of the Queensland Vindicatrix Association and others, who unselfishly "made" time and effort to attend the funeral of my sister-in-law Lil Creasey at 1300 hours on Wednesday 24th December 2008 giving support to my grieving brother Terry Creasey and family.
Whilst the funeral by an Act of God was not ideally appropriate being on Christmas Eve, I have viewed a DVD covering the funeral service and my heart sank to the depths of emotion when I observed the noticeable contingent of some 40 or more Vindi Boys and their partners who kindly and devotedly interrupted their important day to manifest their decisive support for my brother in his hour of need.
I wish to take this opportunity along with my brother Terry, to thank all those Vindi Boys and Girls who attended the funeral for their appreciated support besides those who were not able to attend the funeral who kindly sent messages of condolence from Canada, UK, NZ and other places in Australia.
May God Bless You All with Smooth Sailing. Alan T. Creasey Vindi D 1950
Added: February 6, 2009
Submitted by Name: Dave Spice From: Christchurch New Zealand Year at Vindicatrix: 1964 E-mail: davevindi64@xtra.co.nz
Comments: Hi Love to here from anybody who remembers born in Dartford Kent shiped out for 7 years now living in NZ
Name: John Anthony Sunnucks
From: Yass NSW Australia 2582
Year at Vindicatrix: 3nov 1947to 24 jan 1948
E-mail: johnandrosesunnucks@dodo.com.au
Hello I was tring to get a phto of the old vindi
andthought you mabe able to help and also form to join your group