The HMAS Perth (I) Exhibition is opened by the Lord Mayor of Perth, Basil Zempilas

BAE Systems were a major supporter of the Foundation Exhibition this year. The model ships were built by Gerry Westenberg.

Chairman of the Foundation, Mike Bailey gave the opening address in front of a banner with 216 names of the crew of the HMAS Perth (I). The banner was created by Lucy Bromwell, the membership coordinator for the Nedlands Yacht Club. The printing was paid for by the office of Hon Lisa O’Malley MLA.

Mike Bailey, the Chairman for the HMAS Perth Memorial Foundation Inc.

The Lord Mayor of Perth, Basil Zempilas opening the exhibition.

The Lord Mayor of the City of Perth with a small selection of the guests at the opening of the exhibition.

From the left, the Hon. Dan Caddy MLC, Cmd Bret Dowsing, (RAN Retd.) and Rob Waller listening to the opening address.

The Lord Mayor of the City of Perth in front of the banner with 216 name of the crew of the HMAS Perth (I).

Mr Jules Moore representing BAE Systems presenting a cheque to Mike Bailey as the Chairman of the HMAS Perth (I) Memorial Foundation Inc.

Cmd Tony Nagel, Captain of HMAS Perth (III) accompanied by two sailors examining artifacts of HMAS Perth (I). These items will soon be transferred to the Foundation for safe keeping.

From the left, Mike Bailey, Foundation Chairman, Cmd Bret Dowsing, Bob Mummery from the Foundation, Cmd Tony Nagel, Captain of Perth (III) and Jim O’Neil, project leader for the HMAS Perth (I) Memorial.

The Bell Ringers who provided a special ringing dedicated to the crew of the HMAS Perth (I).

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This is a Memorial which commemorates the loss of HMAS Perth (I), dedicated to the lost Crew, the survivors who were imprisoned; enslaved in prisoner of war camps and those who finally returned to Australia bearing the scars of their suffering for the duration of their lives

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