HMAS Nirimba ceased operations as a RAN Air Station. It had operated in this way since March 1952 when the Navy took over the site from the RAAF (RAAF Schofields). The following day it was recommissioned as HMAS Nirimba RAN Apprentice Training Establishment.
Australian Naval History on 4 January 1956
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