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}}'''Bazza's Sinowatch''' is an Australian open-source intelligence publication focusing on Indo-Pacific security, military history, and military procurement. It was founded by Major Barry "Bazza" Candlish, a veteran of the Pacific War who fought with the Australian 1st Parachute Battalion in the Philippines. After his death in 2001 the company was passed down to his son, Bruce Candlish, and then a director outside the family, but it still bear's Barry Candlish's nickname. | }}'''Bazza's Sinowatch''' is an Australian open-source intelligence publication focusing on Indo-Pacific security, military history, and military procurement. It was founded by Major Barry "Bazza" Candlish, a veteran of the Pacific War who fought with the Australian 1st Parachute Battalion in the Philippines. After his death in 2001 the company was passed down to his son, Bruce Candlish, and then a director outside the family, but it still bear's Barry Candlish's nickname. | ||
While Bazza's Sinowatch maintains a print publication, one of its iconic products is a monthly subscription-based casette tape by mail service that covers prominent military news and military history and doctrine features readable by personal computers. | While Bazza's Sinowatch maintains a print publication, one of its iconic products is a monthly subscription-based casette tape by mail service that covers prominent military news and military history and doctrine features readable by personal computers. As far as digital options, cassette publishing is generally more affordable for the consumer than downloading images at a library or university terminal connected to the uninet and essentially the only option for remote users who only have access to a personal computer without a uninet connection (common in regional Victoria where Bazza's Sinowatch was founded). | ||
Usually each cassette contains 40 slides including a variety of graphics and articles. Common formats include current day order of battle charts, equipment familiarization graphics with specifications, maps, mechanical bulletins (often in partnership with the American ''PS Magazine''), and news of the latest military procurement or what's been seen at recent trade shows. | |||
==Controversies== | |||
===2058 China detention=== | |||
In August 2058, two journalists employed by Bazza's Sinowatch were detained in Shanghai, Republic of China during a military tradeshow. They were accused by the South Chinese government of spying and publishing classified military information. After a highly public denunciation from the Australian Prime Minister and diplomatic from the United States, the Bazza's Sinowatch employees were released after 10 days and returned to Australia. | |||
==Gallery== | |||
The following is a sample of some graphics included in various Bazza's Sinowatch cassette editions. | |||
===Aircraft=== | |||
<gallery widths="350px" heights="197px"> | |||
US_Dupont_UV19_Petrel.jpg|<center>{{flagicon|United States}} [[DuPont UV-19 Petrel]]</center> | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Ground Vehicles=== | |||
<gallery widths="350px" heights="197px"> | |||
Boarhound_PIC_W_finished-01.jpg|<center>{{flagicon|United Kingdom}} [[Boarhound PIC-W|Boarhound PIC-W]]</center> | |||
Terminal USA Arctic Staff Car.jpg|<center>{{flagicon|United States}} Chevrolet 490SV Arctic Staff Car</center> | |||
M66 Tight End SPAA.jpg|<center>{{flagicon|United States}} [[M66 Tight End|M66A1 Tight End]]</center> | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Spacecraft=== | |||
<gallery widths="350px" heights="197px"> | |||
Terminal OCP11 Starfire.jpg|<center>{{flagicon|United States}} Lockheed OCP-11 Starfire II Space Fighter</center> | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Unit Organization=== | |||
<gallery widths="350px" heights="197px"> | |||
ORBAT UK 1st Bn 6th Gurkhas.jpg|<center>{{flagicon|United Kingdom}} [[6th Queen Elizabeth's Own Gurkha Rifles|1st Battalion, 6th Gurkha Rifles]], c. 2060</center> | |||
Case amber site added-01.jpg|<center>{{flagicon|United States}} 25th Infantry Division (Jungle), c. 2062</center> | |||
Terminal_1st_Marine_Regiment_finished-01.jpg|<center>{{flagicon|United States}} 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, c. 2062</center> | |||
</gallery> | |||
[[Category:Companies]] | [[Category:Companies]] | ||
[[Category:Military]] | |||
Latest revision as of 06:32, 24 December 2024
 The logotype of Bazza's Sinowatch as it appears in its mail order tapes. | |
| Company type | Print and digital publisher |
|---|---|
| Industry | Defense |
| Founded | 9 June 1951 in Seymour, Victoria, Australia |
| Founder | Barry Candlish |
| Headquarters | Bendigo, Victoria , Australia |
| Products | Periodicals, information books, posters, calendars, informational cassette tapes |
Number of employees | 35 (2062) |
Bazza's Sinowatch is an Australian open-source intelligence publication focusing on Indo-Pacific security, military history, and military procurement. It was founded by Major Barry "Bazza" Candlish, a veteran of the Pacific War who fought with the Australian 1st Parachute Battalion in the Philippines. After his death in 2001 the company was passed down to his son, Bruce Candlish, and then a director outside the family, but it still bear's Barry Candlish's nickname.
While Bazza's Sinowatch maintains a print publication, one of its iconic products is a monthly subscription-based casette tape by mail service that covers prominent military news and military history and doctrine features readable by personal computers. As far as digital options, cassette publishing is generally more affordable for the consumer than downloading images at a library or university terminal connected to the uninet and essentially the only option for remote users who only have access to a personal computer without a uninet connection (common in regional Victoria where Bazza's Sinowatch was founded).
Usually each cassette contains 40 slides including a variety of graphics and articles. Common formats include current day order of battle charts, equipment familiarization graphics with specifications, maps, mechanical bulletins (often in partnership with the American PS Magazine), and news of the latest military procurement or what's been seen at recent trade shows.
Controversies
2058 China detention
In August 2058, two journalists employed by Bazza's Sinowatch were detained in Shanghai, Republic of China during a military tradeshow. They were accused by the South Chinese government of spying and publishing classified military information. After a highly public denunciation from the Australian Prime Minister and diplomatic from the United States, the Bazza's Sinowatch employees were released after 10 days and returned to Australia.
Gallery
The following is a sample of some graphics included in various Bazza's Sinowatch cassette editions.
Aircraft
Ground Vehicles
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Chevrolet 490SV Arctic Staff Car -
Spacecraft
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Lockheed OCP-11 Starfire II Space Fighter
Unit Organization
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1st Battalion, 6th Gurkha Rifles, c. 2060 -
25th Infantry Division (Jungle), c. 2062 -
1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, c. 2062
