HMAS Arunta Association Reunion

In November 2010 the HMAS Arunta Association will host a celebration for all former and current crew members, their families and friends to mark the 70th anniversary of the launching of HMAS Arunta. The launch was conducted in 1940 by Lady Zara Gowrie, wife of the then Governor- General of Australia. Following successful sea trials the ship was subsequently commissioned in March 1942. Often referred to as a grey hound, due to its speed, the ship saw active service between the years 1942 – 1956 and was then in operational reserve from 1957 to 1968.

In 1998 a second Arunta, carrying on the tradition, was commissioned into the fleet as an Anzac class frigate.

To celebrate the occasion and to pay tribute to those that have and/or are serving on HMAS Arunta the Association is planning to host a lunch function at HMAS Cerberus Westernport on Sunday 28th November 2010. This special day will include a tour of the base which I’m sure will bring back many, many memories.

Transport (most likely bus) will be provided for those needing assistance and will leave and return to a central point in Melbourne.

We would love to hear from you and to include you and your guests in this celebration.

For further information and to have your name added to the invitation list please contact Bruce Roberton Secretary HMAS Arunta Association at Secretary@arunta-assoc.com or by phone 03 9764 0336.

Please also visit the Arunta Association website http://arunta-assoc.com for history and information as well as the Navy website for Arunta II which can be found at http://www.navy.gov.au/HMAS_Arunta

Both websites are loaded with information, history, newsletters and photographs. If you or your family have any pieces of history of Arunta I and would like to have them considered for inclusion on the Associations’ website please make contact with us.