Two photos of the group as in one the photographer is missing and the second some faces are obscured. You get the picture?
Left to Right: Debra Jones, Marina Houston, David Cran (at rear), Geoff McPherson, Bill Houston (at rear), Mike Swan, Trish Cran (rear) Elizabeth McPherson, Dave Urquhart (hidden at rear in this one!) Brenda Elliott, Warwick Elliott, Trish Thomas, Kym McMillan, Steve Jones, Paulette Rigter, Eric Rigter, Darryl Poole, Alison Kelly, Garry Kelly, Michelle White, Nev White.
Latest from Kym:
“Christmas greetings to all – I hope you have your Xmas trees and lights up by now!
As per my previous message, the final class (Christmas lunch) is on next week on Monday 27 Nov at 1200 midday.
But due to popular demand (ie, 2 of you), the venue has been changed to the Kingston Hotel (I’m sure you can all still remember where that is!) in the ‘Maddies Dining’ area.
As always, partners are more than welcome, as well as any other classmates who might be in town.
I’ve booked a table, but could you please let me know numbers by Thursday evening so I can confirm them with the hotel.
Looking forward to our final gathering of the year,
Kym
Kym MacMillan
36 Wallangara St, O’Malley ACT 2606
M: 0418 295511”
Message from Kym McMillan:
“As the end of the year approaches, it’s time to organise a final Class lunch before your diaries fill up!
At the last one (back in August), there was some discussion about a date and I believe we settled on Monday 27 November.
Please pencil it in – I’ll send out a final call and ask for numbers in the week before that. As always, partners are more than welcome, as well as any other classmates who might be in town.
And finally, the Duxton always seems a popular choice, but if anyone feels the need for a change and has a suggestion, please let me know asap.”
From John Elphinston and Sandra Davies:
“Currently in Siena Italy but Sandy and I caught up with Reg Hardman and his wife Rejane in Paris – I think it was the inaugural meeting of the Paris chapter of the Class of 72 alumni.
A couple of photos attached – pick which classmate is the cool sophisticated urbane Parisian?”
Three great days of company, golf, wine and food.
Crans caught up with Pam and Frank Edwards in Margaret River a week or so ago. Three days and two nights wonderfully hosted by Pam and Frank in their lovely home, and capped off by a farewell lunch in beautiful surroundings at the Hamelin Bay Winery.
Peter Jenke has sent an email thank you to all who have contributed to his upcoming marathon in support of the Legs for Legacy event. He’s worried that it may not have got through to all recipients, so it is reproduced below:
“Good evening, all.
The Legacy Torch Relay is now approaching its final leg here in Melbourne, where it will arrive on Thursday the 12th October when I will amble along my allotted leg to which so many of you have contributed. What follows is a quote from my Editorial in the attached copy of Melbourne Legacy’s Bulletin magazine.
“Afterall, it’s not every charity in Australia which can boast the active support of HRH the King himself, an assortment of French, British and Australian politicians and ex-politicians, high profile individuals from all walks of life, as well as His Excellency, the Governor General and his wife who have both been extremely active in promoting the Relay, as well as personally participating in the Relay in the Governor General’s home town of Wollongong. Also of note and in the same vein, the GG will be receiving the Torch in Melbourne at the Relay’s conclusion.”
I’m still just short of $5k, so if anyone wishes to tip me over that benchmark, go for it. Legs for Legacy : Torch Bearer Fundraisers
Regardless, for those who have contributed to the Relay – either to me or to someone else you may have chosen to support, thank you. And Legacy thanks you. For those who haven’t, it’s not too late.
I’m attaching for your info a copy of the October edition of Melbourne Legacy’s Bulletin magazine which I produce.
Thankyou everyone
Peter Jenke”
Catchup yesterday at, as usual, the Duxton. Started at 1200 – apart from one classmate who arrived for a 1230 start!
Left to right sitting: Darryl Poole, Michele White, New White, Dave Urquhart, Garry Kelly. Standing: Kym MacMillan, Bill Houston, Marina Houston, David Cran, Pat Cullinan, Trish Cran, Eric Rigter.
Our next planned (pre Xmas) lunch will be on Mon 27 Nov – everyone welcome.
The days are getting longer, the sun shines more often, we haven’t caught up for a while, so its time for a Class Lunch!
Then next class(y) lunch in Canberra is on Monday 28 Aug at 1200 at the Duxton.
Please let Kym MacMillan know if you’d like to attend. All are welcome, including spouses/partners and out-of-towners.
Latest email from Pete Jenke re the Legacy Torch Relay:
“Just an update on my earlier emails.
By now I’m hoping that many of you, if not most, would have seen some of the quite incredible publicity which the Relay has generated since it began its journey in Pozieres, France, then onto England and then to Australia, landing in Albany from where our diggers departed for Egypt and Europe in WW1.
Many, many dignitaries have been involved with the Relay, not the least being HRH, King Charles, in London. Again, hopefully you’ve managed to see or read about some of this coverage, both from France and England, as well as here in Australia. Not surprisingly, although there’s been a constant national overview, most of the media focus has been locally based so that for those in Victoria, and particularly in Melbourne, we should see the media attention ramp up as the Relay approaches Victoria in the next month or so. The Relay culminates here, in Melbourne, on Friday the 13th October (perhaps a little unfortunate in the date). Have a look at the Facebook link below to get a flavour of what’s been involved.
For those that have already contributed, I thank you and Legacy thanks you. Thanks to your efforts, I’m currently sitting on a figure raised of $4,325, which sees me 11th on the list in terms of total collections, an effort of which I’m very pleased and proud. For those others amongst you, if you would like to contribute to me or any other Torch Bearer whom you may wish to support, you can do so via the link below. You may also have friends and families, some of whom may even have been touched by Legacy, so by all means feel free to pass on this email. It really is for a good cause.
Regards and Thankyou
Peter Jenke
