Flag rank for Australian Commodore. Commodore JA Collins R A N, was today (Wednesday) . Promoted to the right of Rear Admiral. From London, he was able to congratulate by cable another new Rear Admiral, his classmate, Commodore H B Farncomb, now serving in Japanese waters. These two sailors are the first graduates of the Australian Naval Staff College to reach flag rank in the Royal Australian Navy. Photo shows, Rear Adml Collins , photographed with his wife and daughter at their London home today (Wednesday). 8 January 1947