A revised Class List has been posted at https://duntroonclassof1972.com/class-list/. Thanks to all those who provided updates – hopefully we’re up to date!

Next planned catch up in Canberra is Monday 29^th Sep.  Please put it into your diaries and save the date.

Location yet to be decided. Please let Kym know if you’d like. to attend.

And as always, partners and any visiting out-of-towners are encouraged to attend.

An interesting query from Frank Edwards. He recently acquired his Army Pers records and came across an entry immediately post Staff College (1985) that read “awarded Graduate Diploma in Military Studies”. He does not recall any such award or even a suggestion of one. 

This is quite separate from the Graduate Diploma of Strategic Studies awarded from JSSC and the BA (Mil) from UNSW.

Can anyone shed light on this?

49 Classmates and partners enjoyed a perfectly organised mid-mid-term reunion at Coffs Harbour. Well organised except for the weather that is, but John Mac has promised to fix that the next time.  

One classmate emailed his thanks “….The location/facility was great, food good and connecting between class matés excellent. Well done to all concerned…” – and to add to that a special thanks to our main organiser, MC, and raconteur John Mac for a terrific occasion.

As you can see from the program, a lot was packed into the two days of the official functions – and a few other catchups were also made outside these dates. 

The resort was especially helpful, even putting on a special cocktail.

Classmates came from near and afar. Murray and Judy Smith were the least travelled – being Coffs residents. From further away Tony and Mary Mcleod crossed the Tasman (2230 km) while Graham and Maxine Smith, Rod Allan, and Peter and Kerry Jenke came up from Melbourne (1400 km). The rest were from places a bit closer (Canberra 800 km, Sydney 530 km, Brisbane 400 km, Salamandar Bay 385 km, Byron Bay/Ballina 230 km).  Worth mentioning that a few came despite health issues and/or other pressing commitments: special mention to John Price, who turned up with an arm in a sling and braces on a leg, the result of a fall. That is dedication!

Photograph below was taken on the second night – sadly, a few face are partly obscured! If anyone has a better shot of this – or indeed any others – taken from the many mobiles in use, please forward them to David Cran. 

This is as we were….

And, a better shot that also adds some colour and style….

Roger (1971) and Rhonda Powell happened to be at the Pacific Bay Resort celebrating a wedding anniversary, and joined us for all events. Roger was offered honorary class membership but politely declined.

So, what next? Thoughts are already turning to options for the reunion in 2027. Watch this blog. There might also be a call shortly for volunteers to help organise it.

 The September Duntroon Society Newsletter 2/25, is now available on the Society web site at: www.dunsoc.com.

A hardy group braved the 11 degree day to meet at the Kingo. Not the Kingo as most would remember it, but a dark, book-lined dining room like something out of a Jane Austin novel. And the novels lining the walls were fake!

Anyway, a great catch up.

And all in together……