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The Hon Peter Morris 1932 - 2026

 

Sadly, the Australian Maritime and Transport Industry, lost a true icon of the Industries, with the passing of the Honourable Peter Morris OAM FNI, on Sunday 26 April, 2026 at the age of 93.

The following is a Valedictory acknowledgement as presented at the 51st Annual Newcastle Memorial Service,    ‘For Merchant Mariners Lost in Time of War ‘.  6 June, 2026 by Captain Iain Steverson FNI

 

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