Posts by Tim
Crown and Anchor luck, and a block of land for five hundred quid – more from Tom
Again this has been contributed by Tom, a soldier serving at Maralinga during 1956/7. Attached is the photo I have of the buildings at Maralinga. The one at the bottom on the left looks to me to be the HQ building where the Commander, Colonel Dickie Durance had his office, as did all the staff officers, and…
Read MoreAVRO G-AGRG on tarmac at Adelaide Airport c1950s
Many thanks Cliff Noble for this “piece of the tapestry that is Maralinga”. T During our recent tour, Robin mentioned that old photos would be welcome. Please find attached a photo of an AVRO Tudor aircraft (registered as G-AGRG) which was taken at Adelaide airport in the 1950s. These aircraft used to do charter runs…
Read MoreTom’s Maralinga Memories – from the Fifties
The following has been extracted from an email conversation I’ve been having with “Tom”, over a period of a few months. Tom served at Maralinga in the fifties.
Read MoreCOVID19 and how it relates to Maralinga Tours
As of Monday 16th March 2020, all non-essential travel to Maralinga Tjarutja Lands / permit applications will not be approved.
Maralinga Tour season which opens on 1 April will be postponed until May 4th 2020. In this period, the tour season options will be reviewed and subject to status of COVID 19, possibly cancelled.
Discussions relating to COVID 19 are occurring regularly with State Government, Aboriginal Health Council SA, APY and the Oak Valley Health Service.
When the dust settles, culture remains: Maralinga Tjarutja
Hi all, I encourage you to review the Maralinga Tjarutja documentary to be screened on ABC at 7.40 pm on Sunday 24 May 2020.
This documentary is the true story as told by Anangu and will be screened prior to the 6 part mini-series – Operation Buffalo, which is scheduled to be screened on ABC the following Sunday and thereafter.
COVID-19 Update
We regretfully are cancelling the entire 2020 season of tours. Not surprising, I guess, if you have been watching the news.
Read MorePatrick Savage at Maralinga 1956
Photos from Tony Flaherty. They belonged to his grandfather and father, at Maralinga for during Operation Buffalo 1956 and of O’Malley Siding in the late sixties.
Read MoreDepartment of Defence Exclusions
Important! The following information is taken from the Dept. of Defence Website. If you are planning a trip incorporating the Anne Beadell Hwy, this will affect you if you are planning to travel during the dates mentioned below. Cancellation of exclusion period – Amber Zone 2 – Corridor (including part of the Anne Beadell Highway)…
Read MoreTada! Maralinga Tours 2020 dates are live
Maralinga Tours 2020 dates are up and bookable. Robin is keen to break all records for showing people his passion for Maralinga history. Book now!
Read MoreNuclear Guinea Pigs – Operation Grapple
Rob Hornsby our indefatiguable Maralinga veteran and researcher sent me an email recently with mention of a YouTube video about Operation Grapple.
The documentary is about an hour long, showing some great historical footage and tells of the experiences of the the New Zealand (and British) servicemen. Rob Hornsby our indefatiguable Maralinga veteran and researcher sent me an email recently with mention of a YouTube video about Operation Grapple. The documentary is about an hour long, showing some great historical footage and tells of the experiences of the the New Zealand (and British) servicemen.
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