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A place to announce, publicise and generally show off events, items etc. that may be of interest to Old Conway's. Submissions for this page should be via email to: alfie@windsor-consulting.com. Please read the disclaimer.

Notice #

Subject

Date

1998 Archive

Please browse this page for notices posted in 1998

1998

9

OC Fanakan

24 January 1999

10

OC Albert Manchester

24 January 1999

11

OC Reunion

24 January 1999

12

Disclaimer

24 January 1999

13

Botha Old Boys

24 January 1999

14

Online Conway Discussion

24 January 1999

15

Conway Club London Buffet Party

29 March 1999

16

Trying to contact OC Stewart Carlisle

2 June 1999

17

HMS Conway and OC on film

2 June 1999

18

Trying to contact OC John Perry

2 June 1999

19

Report on the Conway Club Annual London Buffet 1999

24 July 1999

20

Vancouver Conway Club

24 July 1999

21

Australasian Dinner for OC's in New Zealand

24 July 1999

22

Beaumaris Old Conway Reunion

24 July 1999
Artist Charles H Clark
8 August 1999
Famous Conway Artists
24 August 1999
The School That Jack Built - the Royal Naval College, Osborne 1903-23
24 August 1999
Problems emailing OC's @bc.sympatico.ca
24 August 1999

27

HMS Conway Clock found?

22 November 1999

Items listed are separated by a horizontal rule and have the relevant persons contact details with them. If there are no contact details please contact us at the HMS Conway Web Site (email: alfie@windsor-consulting.com).


Notice 9 (24 January 1999) - Track Down OCHMS Conway - Back to top

From: Simon Farrow

I would like to try to track down OC Fanaken, from Rhodesia. I have a friend in Vancouver by the name of Gerry Fanaken, of British Indian origin (Army) and he would like to know if the OC is a relative. Anyone with knowledge of Fanaken's whereabouts please contact me.

Email: simonf@msn.com


Notice 10 (24 January 1999) - Request For HelpHMS Conway - Back to top

From: Peter Manchester

My grandfather Albert Manchester was a Conway boy in 1905, and went on to a career in the merchant navy, becoming a second mate. He was born in Pwllheli, North Wales in 1889.

During the war of 1914-18 he was a sub-lieutenant in the Royal Naval Reserve and served in the RMS Orvieto, a passenger steamer taken up for wartime service as a mine layer. My web site (The Orvieto) is partially devoted to him and can be found at http://users.powernet.co.uk/orvieto.

I never knew him, since as far as I know he died before I was born, although I don't know when. (I was born in 1956).

I would welcome any assistance in finding information which relates to him.

Email: peter@orvieto.powernet.co.uk


Notice 11 (24 January 1999) - OC ReunionHMS Conway - Back to top

From: Brian Beveridge

A few Orstralianised O.C.'s are attempting to organise a get together in the UK in the year 2001 for ex-cadets who were at Conway in the period 1959 -1961 and would be interested in a Dinner in Chester on a Saturday night and maybe lunch in Anglesey.

Email: nathanb@powerup.com.au


Notice 12 (24 January 1999) - DisclaimerHMS Conway - Back to top

From: Matt Windsor

I have been asked to point out that:

'This web site is privately maintained by an ex-Conway. It is not the Conway Club web site and does not represent the official views of the Conway Club or its Committee.'

A recent article in the Conway Club has necessitated us including this statement, it also appears on the Conway Club page. We apologise for any confusion we may have caused.

Email: alfie@windsor-consulting.com


Notice 13 (24 January 1999) - Botha Old BoysHMS Conway - Back to top

From: John Fisher (35-36)

Botha Old Boys meet twice a year in Sydney now 41 members Hon Sec. Peter O'Hare SATS General Botha Old Boys' Ass.( Australian Branch) PO Box 186 Ryde NSW 2112 Fax 02 9808 2501 Phone 02 9807 2933 - also seek contact in Sydney with other Training Ship OBs.

Email: jsfisher@arcom.com.au


Notice 14 (24 January 1999) - Subscribe to HMS Conway AlumniHMS Conway - Back to top

From: Trevor Roberts

Trevor Roberts has set up an online email discussion/chat area regarding HMS Conway. It can be accessed at: http://www.eGroups.com/list/conway/ . Alternatively you can complete the fields below to join the discussion.

Subscribe to HMS Conway Alumni

Enter your e-mail address:

conway archive

An e-group hosted by eGroups.com

Email: robert@easy.net.ph


Notice 15 (29 March 1999) - Conway Club London Buffet Party - guests welcomeHMS Conway - Back to top

Date: Thursday 3rd June 1999

Start: 18.30

Venue: Old Thameside Inn, Pickford's Wharf, Clink Street, London SE1 9DG. A short walk from London Bridge station though Southwark Cathedral Gardens.

Tickets from:

Angela Quarrington
8 Brunel Court
16 Brunel Road
London
SE16 1HZ

Tel: 0171-394-7727

Fax: 0171-394-7780

Email: holdtrade-uk@easynet.co.uk

Price: £14 per ticket - including buffet and first drinks

Please apply in writing to the above address including Stamped, Addressed Envelope and cheque payable to the 'Conway Club'.


Notice 16 (2 June 1999) - Trying to contact OC Stewart CarlisleHMS Conway - Back to top

From: Gordon Adams

I wonder if this is the place to search for an old friend of mine named Stewart M Carlisle. He was aboard about the same time as me 1945/47. Stewart lived in Sale, Cheshire and served his time with Blue Funnel, moving to Freemantle where he lived for some time before, I understand, returning to the UK. That is about all I can tell you about him. My association with him dates back to the friendship between our respective Fathers.

Any help would be most appreciated.

Email: mancty@hrfn.net


Notice 17 (2 June 1999) - HMS Conway and OC on filmHMS Conway - Back to top

From: Laurie Farrington

A recently released video in the Seasoned Sailors series features Old Conway R. W. (Bob) Timbrell (1935-1937) now retired in Nova Scotia, Canada. The video includes background shots of Conway.

For more information please see the Bibliography.


Notice 18 (2 June 1999) - Trying to contact OC John Perry HMS Conway - Back to top

From: Martin Corkery

I have lost contact with this OC , his year was approximately 1954-56. He joined the then Orient Line and had a brief shore job in Australia but returned to sea. I would like to track him down and so anyone with the knowledge of his whereabouts please contact me.

Email: MCorkery@community.com.au


Notice 19 (24 July 1999) - Report on the Conway Club Annual London Buffet 1999HMS Conway - Back to top

From: Matt Burrow (72-74)

The buffet was held at a new Venue this year, The Old Thameside Inn near London Bridge Station. The published venue, The Doggett's Coat & Badge, having been closed suddenly for removal of Asbestos!

A total of 31 Old Conway's attended, 5 Worcester's and a Pangbourne (who came under a flag of convenience as a guest) together with 22 wives and guests. The senior hand present was of the 37-39 vintage and three of the last of the Conway's 72-74 were also there.

The party started at 18.30 on the dot with drinks being taken on the balcony overlooking the Thames and the substantial finger buffet was served at 19.30 followed by a raffle in aid of the Conway Club. The free bar lasted as long as most people could remember and proceedings closed at about 22.30 when the last OC's drifted away.

A good time was had by all and the Old Thameside Inn did us proud.

Remember this is an annual event, if you can make it next year please come along. Details on tickets can be obtained through this e-mail address:

Email: holdtrade@easynet.co.uk


Notice 20 (24 July 1999) - Vancouver Conway ClubHMS Conway - Back to top

From: Terry Powell (via: Matthew Burrow: holdtrade@easynet.co.uk)

Terry Powell of the Vancouver Conway Club has offered to pass on any messages, please forward them to him and he will see that they are delivered.

Email: tpowell@uniserve.com


Notice 21 (24 July 1999) - Australasian Dinner for OC's in New ZealandHMS Conway - Back to top

From: Richard Jack

Extract from a letter to the Editor for inclusion in the last Newsletter -

"Thank you for the Summer Newsletter 1998, which arrived sometime much later in the year. You wrote of the Australasian Dinner in Sydney (which was a great success) and of the need to let you know in good time for the next one. I informed all the net sites, Canada and a number of OCs well in advance of the event and am now letting members know that New Zealand has been selected as the venue for the NEXT one in 2000(October). If there is not sufficient interest the alternative is Queensland. So OCs!, take this opportunity to make your next overseas tour down here in 2000." - maybe this will make the next Newsletter.

It has fallen on me to sound out opinion of NZ members on email. Please let me have your views on the matter - for example:

- are you interested?, willing to go to the dinner?, even if it is away from your area, like Christchurch

- will you phone an OC in your area, inform him, get his views etc.

- let me know if you would like to help/do it/suggestions/anything and get back to me this week, regardless, to let me know that you are still around, and then I can report to Charles Hufflett who appears to be the leader.

This message is going out to all sites and email addresses tonight - please relay by phone etc. to get the widest spread.

Email: rjjack@nelson.planet.org.nz


Notice 22 (24 July 1999) - Beaumaris Old Conway ReunionHMS Conway - Back to top

From: Medwin Sherriff (Conway 1942-44)

In September 1999 we are having a reunion of Conway's in Beaumaris, anybody from that era is welcome to contact me at the above address or by email at this address. It is my nephew's, but he will pass messages on by snail mail.

I am particularly looking for Keith Manners (41-43)?

Email: joes@clear.net.nz


Notice 23 (8 August 1999) - Artist Charles H Clark HMS Conway - Back to top

From: Katherine Reyes

I am writing to ask if anyone recognizes the name of an HMS Conway artist, Charles H. Clark, and could give me any information regarding him? Please contact Ketherine with details.

Email: reyesk@vcss.k12.ca.us


Notice 24 (24 August 1999) - Famous Conway ArtistsHMS Conway - Back to top

From: Frank Wade

I am interested in Old Conway artists and artists who painted the old ship. I'm afraid I know nothing on Clark but would like to know about him. Russell Flint, who has been called one of the best British watercolourists of the century was an old Conway (I think that there was a father and a son and one or both were OCs, I am not sure). Kenneth Shoesmith comes to mind when you think of great artists that did the Conway. When I was onboard (36 to 39) he did wonderful covers for the magazine "The Cadet." I think he came from Liverpool. Any info would be much appreciated. Cheers Frank Wade

Email: frank_wade@bc.sympatica.ca


Notice 25 (24 August 1999) - The School That Jack Built - the Royal Naval College, Osborne 1903-23HMS Conway - Back to top

From: Geoffrey Haskins (40-43)

A profusely illustrated booklet I authored has just been published: "THE SCHOOL THAT JACK BUILT - the Royal Naval College, Osborne 1903-23". It is primarily targetted at visitors to Osborne House, Isle of Wight, who may be interested to know more about the remarkable college that was created from scratch in the grounds during the first seven months of 1903 and subsequently trained over 4000 aspiring naval officers during the twenty years of its existence. Today there is no sign that it ever existed. Many Conways took up places at the age of 15 years vacated by those boys who failed to make the grade at Osborne and continue on to RNC Dartmouth, and it occurs to me that some OC's may like to buy a copy. Booklet is available from any bookseller, price £2.99, or by ordering direct from the publisher: Arcturus Press, The Manse, Fleet Hargate, Lincs PE12 8LL (tel: 01406 423971)

Email: ghaskins@bournemouth-net.co.uk


Notice 26 (24 August 1999) - Conway/Canadian Navy ConnectionHMS Conway - Back to top

From: Laurie Farrington

Although not an OC I have researched the Conway/Canadian Navy Connection and have identified up to 71 OCs who served in the Canadian Navy since 1910. A paper on this subject is available on request via e-mail.

Email: flaurie@home.com


Notice 27 (22 November 1999) - HMS Conway Clock Found?HMS Conway - Back to top

From: Dennis A Watt

As an amateur buyer of antiques, I recently purchased an old pendulum clock from an auction. In the clock back door inside, written in pencil, reads:

Corrected <------(I am not sure if this is the word written, but it looks like it.) August 23 rd/09 By Cadet T W Hayes HMS CONWAY LIVERPOOL

The Clock still works and keeps good time. Was this clock connected to the ship? Who was Cadet T W Hayes? Can anyone shed any light on this?

Email: alfie@windsor-consultng.com

 


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