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63 | September 1959 | 12 | Navy News |
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Jutland Day ceremony made new members OVER 150 paraded in Johannes- burg on May 31 when the branch standard was dedicated at St. Mary's Church, Rossettenville. Prior to the service of dedication, the branch paraded through the streets, with the Johannesburg Sea Cadet band in the lead. There was it good turnout from the branch, followed by the M.O.T.H.s (Memorable Order of the Tin Hats), R.A.F. Association, Scouts and Sea Rangers. The dedication coincided with the anniversary of the Battle of Jutland and through the Press and the South African Broadcasting Corporation this fact was given a lot of publicity, to the extent that the branch gained a number of new members, some of whom had actually served at the battle. The service was attended by the Deputy Mayor of Johannesberg and the dedication ceremony was con- ducted by the Reverend H. Willson, Chaplian of the branch. The salute at the march past was taken by Commander C.G. Buckley, Com- manding Officer of the South African Naval Base and incidentally he is now a new member of the branch The jungle telegraph at Johannes- burg reports the likelihood of a new branch starting at Gwelo, in Rhodesia and also one at Welkom, Orange Free State. It is expected that there will be a few Shipmates from Johannes- burg who will make the journey down to the O.F.S. for the inaugural meet- ing. The branch held a very enjoyable, social evening on July 10. There were three bands and artistes including a magician, two tap dancers and a Kwela dancer. When midnight came no one wanted to go home so that the dance carried on for a further half an hour. Preparations are well under way for the Trafalgar Day dance and already this occasion has the makings of a really big affair. |
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