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Orsova, Oronsay, Himalaya, Canberra (2 tours)

Bruno

Hi Bruno,
When were you on the Himalaya plaese,as my late Uncle was on her for quite some time in the mid to late 60's as i recall.
He was well know as (Dusty) Gerorge and was Head Barman on her !
Just a shot in the dark mate,but possibly you may have sailed with him??
Cheers

G.Day Vernon.;)

I was on Himalaya 65/66, as Asst Linenkeeper and do remember Dusty Head Barman, only because he was a good friend of my Father. when he had been on there, by the time I joined, my Father had gone to 'Oriana' I believe, I remember his cabin was three up from mine.
Small world
Have a cold one for me, I miss living in Australia.
Regards
Paul Bruno:)

Well Bruno you are the first one now that recalls him,and this is after some 2 years since i first posted asking if anyone remembered him! So yes i am so glad that at least i found someone!
It is a pity that he passed away quite some time ago,he had left the MN in about 1982 after having done his last trip on the old Sea Princess,and he remarried here in Sydney,(he was previously married with 5kids and lived then in the East End of London).
He got a job in the Holiday Inns Menzies (Sydney)also as a Head Barman,then left there and went to work at David Jones as a Floorwalker!
He then had problems with his Health and consequently passed on,he was very sadly missed by me,as he,my late Brother and myself were always very close more like Brothers than Uncle and Nephews! He was a late baby in the Family so was close to our ages!
Well thats it,but it was great to know that at least someone still recalls him!
Thank you so much!
Cheers

These may give you some memories!
1st Pic Dusty on Right
2nd Pic Dusty on left!

Hi Vernon.
Im Glad that you found someone that knew DUSTY. Youve been waiting along time for that post to come in.It also proves that this site works when trying to find somebody. congratulations.
Best wishes geoff.:D

PS , who are you going to look for next????:D

Hi Geoff,
Yes mate this site does work,all one needs is patience,and thats what i have a lot of!
Who to look for next well there is the good friend Oscar Lavagna that i still am looking for,will have to post something on him again,never know now hey!:)

Hope you are well
Cheers

Hi Vernon.
Many Thanks for the pictures, I havn't seen that face in a long time. Sorry that he isn't with us any more.
I am going to show the pictures to a chap at work next week, he too was on Himalaya as a Barman in his younger days, will let you know the outcome.
You take care
Paul Bruno
R790661

PS In case you don't have a picture of the ole girl.:D

Hi again Bruno,
Yes i bet its been a long time since you saw a Pic of Dusty!
It will be interesting to see what your Friend says about it,thats if he recalls him as well!
I have a few Pics of the old Himalaya,cant find then at the moment but will look around!
This group of Pics is when my Sister in Law and a Friend of hers left for Australia (Sydney) from Durban South Africa on the Assisted Passage plan in 1968,seen standing on the Deck!
I am in the farewell crowd looking down at my young Daughter last Pic with White Trousers and Black Shirt!
Cheers and thanks again!
Take care too mate!

If you right click on attachment and open in new Window,you will get a better view!

Hi shipmates, I never sail on any P&O ships but bunkers' them all in Southampton, But I need some information from any one whos left from WW2 or knows anything about. The Cambridge 11,o63 tons Cargo ship sunk 5 days out from aussie by mine my mate, Laurie 84 yr would like a picture of it{He Lost a good friend on it} please can you help? He will buy you a rum !!!:o

A fire broke out in the boilerroom just as we entered the English channel. We were towed back into Southampton. I can still taste that thick black smoke!:eek: