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Kevin Hindle Update

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A message from Kevin Hindle’s daughter Georgia, says in part: “I would like to extend an invitation to whoever from his class would like to attend his wake which will take place later this year either in the end of November or the beginning of December.” I will post further details as they come to hand. 

Kevin Hindle Update

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Kevin’s daughter Georgia has reported that “…as of yesterday, Dad is no longer responsive or can talk. He can however hear, if people were interested to come by I would want them to understand the circumstances fully as it is very confronting to see him this way.

Thank you for getting in touch, it has been so lovely to hear of everyone’s fond memories of dad.

He actually started a Youtube channel only a couple of months ago and that was when he was at his best and not longer after his diagnosis, he was attempting to fit in as many things as possible into his suddenly shortening time frame. It might bring a laugh or impress some of your cohort if you were interested. It is also the most accurate version of dad I can think of. If you would like to share it or were interested in having a look yourself, the name of his channel is Ukelele Trubadour.”

If you open it up you might think you’ve got to the wrong page – but it is definitely Kevin – as we knew him!

Kevin Hindle

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Kevin’s daughter Georgia Tompson has advised that he was diagnosed with cancer 12 weeks ago – he was without any symptoms whatsoever. She states that he may have only days left.

The type of cancer is not stated but I am pretty sure it is bowel: Georgia urges “please make sure everyone is getting their regular health checks. So sad to know this could have been avoided with an earlier routine colonoscopy.”

Reunion Update #9

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The year is rolling on inexorably and our 50 year reunion is fast approaching.

The structure of the reunion is pretty much unchanged but we are now starting to flesh out the detail.

Memorabilia orders are being finalised and will be placed soon. We plan to send the glasses to three locations for distribution Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra. Unfortunately the freight costs don’t warrant sending smaller batches. Peter Martyn, Maurie Meecham and David Cran will be the ‘distributors for those three locations, and the latter will hold all other glasses for the other recipients. Somehow they’ll get to you!

Once we have firm quotes we’ll let you know the total cost (ie glasses and caps) for transfer of funds to Kym MacMillan’s Bahamas Holiday Account.

Now to the nitty gritty. We have called previously for your intentions about attending the various planned events, which confirmed viability.  We would now like you to let us know more definitely your intentions, but understanding that there may be some details to be sorted out. To that end could you please advise to rmcclassof1972@gmail.com whether you are Definitely coming, are a Strong Possibility or a definite No to each of these three events: Saturday Night Drinks, Monday Night Dinner and Graduation Parade?  It is important that you include whether you will be accompanied by a partner.  Please respond even if you have paid a deposit (or more).

On funding, we will not be calling for more payments to cover the Drinks or Dinner until probably late October/early November.

Confirmation of Memorabilia Orders

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Attached is a summary of the orders for memorabilia received so far. If your name is NOTon the list, please let me know as soon as possible if you’d like to order the stemless glasses or a cap – rmcclassof1972@gmail.com

If your name is on the list, please check your order and please confirm at the same email address as above. In particular, check your CSC Number carefully – we strive for accuracy but sometimes gremlins strike!

The plan is to have glasses delivered to Canberra and Sydney for distribution. The quantities ordered from other locations don’t, unfortunately, warrant the extra freight cost. We’ll try to work out a way to get them to you before the reunion.

As we are well over the 100 order mark for the lowest per item cost for glasses, it is likely that the cost per glass will be less than the $8 quoted, but that won’t be confirmed until after I’ve placed the order.

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Calling for Photos of Norm

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A short bio of Norm Goldspink will be included in the anniversary book, with a link to a much longer version on our website. But….we are calling for any clear photos of Norm. We do understand that he may not have been the primary subject of our photographic endeavours, but just maybe.