Victorian Naval Forces Muster | for the Colony of Victoria. (muster range 1853-1910)*
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Profile| Last Name: | Twomey | | First Name: | Thomas Michael | | Rank: | Stoker | | Birth Date: | 00-07-1856 | | Branch: | Victorian Navy | | Thomas Michael Twomey
Stoker
The death occurred on March 25, at his residence, 82 Yarra-street, North Williamstown, of Thomas Michael Twomey. The deceased, who had been ailing for some time, spent about 4 years in Williaimstown. He was connected with the Public Works Department and the old Victorian Navy. He was a much travelled man having visited almost every country in the world. He also took part in the Zulu war. He leaves a widow and grown up family to mourn their loss.
Williamstown Chronicle, 9 April 1932
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* 1853 is given as the commencement date for the Victorian Navy as this is the year that Commander Lockyer (RN) went to Britain to superintend the building of HMCS Victoria.
Although the Victorian Navy ended in 1901 the career of Cerbeus etc continued. In 1910 the new ships started arriving & manning levels increased.
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