RICE,Frank & Jacqueline;

NOT JUST A STONE FRIGATE! HMAS Maitland Newcastle, New South Wales 1940- 1946.

NSW. Published by The Authors. 2006. Tall 4to. pp.126 with black & white illustrations,plans etc. Pictorial softcover wrappers. A very good copy. Signed by Jacqueline Rice on the title page, Item #196167

HMAS Maitland was a shore-based naval depot in Newcastle, New South Wales.

Newcastle’s naval history dates back to 1863 and colony based Naval Brigades. The Colonial Naval Brigade was a land based force made up of civilians who conducted part-time naval, artillery and militia training. As a reserve force, their role was to provide a surge capability in times of national emergency.

Price: $65.00