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Flotsam & Jetsam 12.06.26
A truely global week of news…Exploring South Georgia, a festival in Albany, Turtles in the NT, Hurrica V in San Fran, and Station Pier back home in Melbourne.
The Search and Rescue of the Albany Pilot Launch PELICAN
“As we decided to install a 15 H.P. Gardiner (sic) Engine, I have provided for, so you will see by the specifications, a strongly built boat. I consider the price submitted by Forsyth & Templer is reasonable and I strongly recommend accepting their tender.”