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21 MAR 1976 - formation of a Specialist Squadron
Darwin Sea Rescue, Davenport Offshore Rescue Group, (Tasmania), The Derby Ski and Boating Club (WA) were contacted.
The suggested formation of a Specialist Squadron to deal with history,
protocol and traditions of the AVCGA was considered. This was left to
Dr. Hardie for further action.
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13 MAY 1976 - Further Establishments
At an Extraordinary General meeting held by National Board it was noted that TAA had offered $750.00 per annum free travel for National Board. |
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1976 - QF6 Mooloolaba
The inaugural meeting of QF6 Mooloolaba was held on the 12th May 1976, with Mr. Gerry Smith being nominated as the first Flotilla Commander. Members used their own craft and an 18' Hamilton Jet loaned by Caloundra Flotilla for rescues. The Flotilla purchased its own rescue craft in October 1976, a 21' Carribean Reef Runner named "Centaur 11", later to be replaced by "Rotary 1" a 29' Powercat and commissioned in November 1984 The first headquarters was a small caravan, with the necessary radio equipment based at Kawana ramp donated by Buderim Lions Club. Sir Joh Bjelke Petersen M.L.A. officially opened the new headquarters building in March 1984. |
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13 MAY 1976 - formation of the Advisory Committee
It was agreed to form an Advisory Committee to compile the past history of AVCGA for documentation. |
23 MAY 1976 - National Training Order
National Training Order No 3/76 - Officer's Obligations and Responsibilities was distributed.
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1976 - Norm Miles Elected
Norm Miles, North Queensland, was elected National Commodore 1976 to 1978. |
28 AUG 1976 - Queensland Reconstructed
The South Queensland and Sunshine Coast Divisions were reconstructed as Squadrons. |
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28 AUG 1976 - Illawarra Squadron
The suggestion was made that a Southern New South Wales Squadron be formed subject to the formation of a second Flotilla in the Wollongong area and be called the Illawarra Squadron, the area of operation being south of Stanwell Park and Illawarra in the south. The Illawarra Squadron was recognized on 4th December 1976, with NF5 Bellambi and NF6 Lake Illawarra as the Flotillas. The Squadron received its Charter in 1981. The Illawarra Squadron was later to be known as the Southern New South Wales Squadron. |
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28 AUG 1976 - The Central Queensland Division
The Central Queensland Division was to be constituted a Squadron subject to the formation of a second Flotilla. Boundaries to be from Latitude 20 to Latitude 26 (Proserpine to Maryborough.)
An approach was to be made to Australia Post on the possibility of having a Postage Stamp issued to commemorate 20th anniversary of Coast Guard. |
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4 DEC 1976 - NF 08 Evans Head
Situated on the Evans River was established following an article inserted by the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association in the Northern Star newspaper in late August 1976 inviting persons to attend a lecture on the Aims and Methods of the Association. The lecture was conducted by the Far North Coast Divisional Captain Dr. Brian Whitlock. The inaugural meeting was held on 16th October 1976 chaired by Commodore Aggio, NSW South Coast Squadron. The first Flotilla Commander was Ron Doyle, with H. de Looze appointed Vice Flotilla Commander. The Flotilla received its Charter, presented by New South Wales Squadron Commodore Jim Mortimer on 27th August 1977
After many hours of hard work, the first rescue vessel CG161 was launched on 16th February 1983.The area served by NF08 is from Ballina north to Yamba South
The first Flotilla Base Station was located in a room at the RSL Club. On 11th January 1998 National Commodore Graham Clarke officially opened their new Radio Base Station situated at Razorback Lookout which overlooks the bar entrance to the Evans River and an uninterrupted view north to Ballina “The Evans Head Flotilla First 30 Years” Scrap Book compiled by Commander (Sub) Ken Boland for their 30th Anniversary Dinner held 9th December 2006 forms part of the Archives documents |
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4 DEC 1976 - South Queensland Squadron Chartered
A Charter was granted to South Queensland Squadron signed by National Commodore L. C. Newman and State Commodore A. Ashton. |
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4 DEC 1976 - The formation of the Far North N.S.W. Squadron
The formation of the Far North New South Wales Squadron was ratified. Dr. Whitlocke was appointed acting Squadron Commodore. On 25th June 1977 this decision was rescinded. |
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4 DEC 1976 - National Board meeting
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Squadron Commodores were asked to send any information which could be helpful to compile a set of Books of Information (eg. Job descriptions, Training, Reporting etc.)
- Squadron Commodore Whitlocke was authorized to contact persons in Western Australia and liaise with the National Commodore with a view to forming a Coast Guard organisation in that State.
- The National Staff Commodore was to prepare a list of all Squadron Officers and circulate the list.
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25 JUN 1977 - Membership reaches 2826
Commodore Hardie was appointed AVCGA National Delegate on the Australian Standards Association Committee.
MEMBERSHIP at this date was 2826. (Full 1814, Provisional 68, Cadet 138, Associate 806)
Illawarra Squadron was to proceed with the formation of a Flotilla in Canberra.
Production of a Coast Guard Year Book was considered to be a good idea. |
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19 NOV 1977 - Capitation Fees
CAPITATION FEES now $4. |
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4 MAR 1978 - Dr. Robert Hardie elected National Commodore
Dr. Robert Hardie (NSW) was elected National Commodore and served for eight years, standing down from the position in 1986 and became National Board adviser. Dr. Hardie held the positions of Flotilla Commander NF1, Training Officer NF1, NSW Squadron Commodore, Squadron Training Officer, Substantive Rank of Squadron Commodore and Substantive Rank of National Commodore. |
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JUL 1978 - title change
Rank titles were changed. Flotilla Leader became Flotilla Commander. |
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1978 - QF19 Rockhampton
In September 1978 a public meeting was held for all those interested in forming a Coast Guard unit in Rockhampton. The unit was to be Australia's first brown-water marine rescue unit. the aims were to promote boating safety for the many users of the Fitzroy River and environs. The area served is the Fitzroy River above the barrage as far as navigable, 40 miles to the mouth of the river, 7 miles across Keppel Bay to Sea Hill on Curtis Island and 28 miles into the Narrows.
On 3rd November 1978 the first General meeting of the QF19 Rockhampton Flotilla was held. For the first twelve months the Flotilla operated from a caravan at the Barrage providing a radio watch at weekends. Members vessels were used for activities and training.
On 21st March 1986 a lease on land was finalized and work immediately began on improvements. In early 1992 a donga was placed on this land as a headquarters.
A second-hand 15 foot aluminum runabout with a 50 hp motor (known as "Puddlejumper", the first rescue vessel was purchased in July 1992. A permanent home for the Flotilla at "Toonooba", an historic building, overlooking the Fitzroy River was obtained in January 1996 In March 1996 QF19 was officially recognized, accredited and given its Charter. |
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18 NOV 1978 - appointing an historian
It was suggested that consideration be given to appointing an historian for the purpose of holding all old records.
Application for membership of the International Lifeboat Federation was approved. Commodore John Pearson was to be the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association Inc. representative. |
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19 NOV 1978 - The Solander Division chartered
The Solander Division was chartered. The Division started with three flotillas, Botany Bay, Port Hacking and Georges River and a Division Radio Unit. The Division is unique in Coast Guard and has developed and been refined to the point where it operates very successfully and efficiently. Georges River was disbanded and the two remaining Flotillas being less than a nautical mile apart in some places share the same Radio Base but each operates its own rescue vessel. The Division serves the area north to Wedding Cake Island, south to Stanwell Park and west to Botany Bay and Port Hacking. |
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6 JUL 1979 - Introduction of Volunteer
A motion was passed that the word "Volunteer" be incorporated in all literature, insignia et al. |
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7 JUL 1979 - NF10 Ballina established
NF10 Ballina was established. The area served is from Byron Bay north to Evans Head in the south.
Discussion took place on the possible formation of a National Conference of all organisations involved in Marine Search and Rescue. |
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