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Ex-Navalmen's Dinner
Members of the Nelson branch of the Ex-Navalmen's Association turned out in force for their annual dinner and reunion at Richmond last month. Guest of honour for the occasion was Commodore R. T. Hale, Second Naval Member and Chief of Naval Personnel.
Time for "up spirits" and the ex-matelots line up for their tot of rum.
Jonquil Hill and Commander Hale honour the toast to "The Queen"
Swopping yarns of the sea are Ossie Hakin, Paul Bradley (Murchison), and Stan Worthington (Brightwater).
Life member Fred Bower (Motueka) and Joe Cotterell
Mrs W. Bryan at the head of the queue
June Andrell receives her tot too