Papers relating to case arising from collision between H.M.A.S. Voyager and H.M.A.S. Melbourne, 1964-1990 [manuscript]. 1984-1990.

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Papers relating to case arising from collision between H.M.A.S. Voyager and H.M.A.S. Melbourne, 1964-1990 [manuscript]. 1984-1990.

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Court Documents/Transcripts, Indexes, Appeal Books, Summonses, Affidavits etc. regarding case no.82/44 Bernard Verwayen (Plaintiff) and the Commonwealth of Australia (Defendant).

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Voyager (Destroyer)

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Melbourne (Aircraft carrier)

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Verwayen, Bernard.

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In February 1964 the H.M.A.S. Voyager was sunk by a collision with its flagship H.M.A.S. Melbourne. Some persons were killed and many injured. Lengthy legal proceedings arose from this event. In 1990 the case of "Verwayen V Cth" was heard in the High Court. Mr Verwayen won by a bare majority.. From the description of Papers relating to case arising from collision between H.M.A.S. Voyager and H.M.A.S. Melbourne, 1964-1990 [manuscript]. 1984-1990. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record...