Since its inception the Club has relied upon Secretaries and General Managers
for its administration. Initially as a voluntary role conducted by Club Members,
the position has transformed to the engagement of professional staff.
HONORARY SECRETARY
[1892 – 1926]
Lieutenant Commander W.J. WEATHERILL RANR
Lieutenant Colonel W.G. ALLSOP CMG, DSO, VD
PART-TIME SECRETARY
[1927-1942]
Lieutenant Colonel W.G. ALLSOP CMG, DSO, VD
Colonel W.W. ALDERMAN CMG, DSO
Lieutenant Colonel R.G. GROOM VD
SECRETARY
[1943 – 1984]
Commander R.B. THOMSON RD, RNR
Flight Lieutenant J.B. RIDDALL
Lieutenant Colonel N.E. ALEY ED
Flight Lieutenant J.I. COLEMAN MBE
Squadron Leader J.N. PARKER AFC, OAM, DFM
Wing Commander E.H. WHYTCROSS
SECRETARY AND MANAGER
[1985 – 2003]
Lieutenant Colonel G. M. Bagot LVO
Lieutenant Colonel J.B. Langler
GENERAL MANAGER AND SECRETARY
[2004 - ]
Colonel D.A. SMITH AM
Mr S.R. PORTWAY
Commander P.J. PURNELL-WEBB RAN
Mr S.R. PORTWAY