Rear Admiral G. S. Ritchie, C.B., D.S.C., Hydrographer of the Navy, retired in February and his place as ex-officio member of the Committee of Management of the R.N.L.I, is beingtaken by Rear Admiral G. P. D. Hall,...
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Mrs Marjorie Nicklin, a member of Sennen Cove Ladies' guild. Affectionately known as 'Mrs Marmalade', she produced 7,000 jars of marmalade over the past ten years which were sold to raise funds for the guild. She was awarded a...
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December 1987 Miss D Mann, chairman of the Ampthill and District branch since 1973. She was a founder member of the branch and from 1929 to 1973 was flag day organiser. Miss Mann was awarded a record of thanks in 1953 and a gold badge in...
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The above photograph was sent in by a RNLI member who spotted this colourful 175 flag design bedding at Southsea in Hampshire. The display was the result of much hard work on behalf of the Portsmouth and Southsea guild. Photo: WJ... - View image in PDF
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fll Thf MF i&rcnyer anrl transmitter are npar tho rr«w miamhBr'i; Inft tianH with thf» MF Heft) The MF receiver and transmitter are near the crew member's left hand with the MF DF set above The much smaller VHF radio... - View image in PDF
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Mrs Royston (Estelle) Townend, former area organiser for North London district, member of the Central London committee and flag day organiser for Victoria Station. Estelle was awarded a framed certificate of thanks in 1983 and in 1991 a...
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JUNE 1993 Captain Tom Winstanley, a founder member of Saltash branch in 1973 and box secretary until his death. He was chairman from 1980 to 1991 and president until 1993, was awarded a statuette in 1980 and a Silver badge in 1990..
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THE ex-second coxswain at Padstow, though no longer able to go to sea, still helps the station by making mats out of its old ropes, a craft which he learnt while serving at sea. An active member of the crew also makes them. They are sold...
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Coxswain Henry C. Brown, of the Walmer life-boat Charles Dibdin (Civil Service No. 32). A member of the crew since 1945, he was appointed second coxswain of the Walmer life-boat in February, 1962, and coxswain in April, 1966. Since February,... - View image in PDF
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Rear Admiral Sir Edmund Irving, C.B., F.R.S.A., a member of the Committee of Management, has been made a K.B.E. in the New Year Honours list.
Mr. W. R. Edwards, honorary secretary of the Ramsey, Isle of Man, life-boat...
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