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Radschool Association Magazine - Vol 11

Next reunion 25-27 April 2003
31 July 2002
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Wayne and Suzy Smith, Terry and Glenda Houston and Kev and Bernadette Stapleton at the last reunion dinner
A lot of people want to go out to Amberley again, and there’s sure to be some that didn’t make it last time, so that’s on again. Alan Goulding, who took us around last year, has snatched it and is now a mister and works in Brisbane, but we spoke with Ron Davis who has taken on the PR job at Amberley, and Ron is willing to work with us and arrange a tour. Similar to last year, as the tour will be conducted from about 10.30am to about 3.00pm on a Saturday, most of the base will be shut down.

You won’t get to clamber all over the F111’s or the other stuff they’ve got out there, but you’ll do a tour of the base in the bus and get into the maintenance sections and the museum and you’ll see what they fix and how they fix it these days. You’ll also get a meal in the Airman’s Mess and a beer or two at the Snake Pit. We don’t know what it will cost yet, it will depend on the numbers and the size of the bus, but it should be about $20 per head, same as last year. That’ll cover the bus, meal in the mess and a few in the Snake Pit.

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Unfortunately, this little column is appearing all too often. Last issue we asked if any one knew the where-abouts of another bloody good bloke-Laurie Phibbs. Pete DeJonge was first on the phone with the bad news that Laurie had passed away some time ago, but he didn’t know the cause and shortly afterwards we heard from John Elliott and then Ted McEvoy who both confirmed the bad news. Laurie was living in Dubbo (NSW) when he died, and Ted and a few other blokes from 38 went to his funeral.

More details on page 13.

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Sadly, we also heard from Peter Roberts, ex 41 RMT, who told us of the passing of ex 19Appy brat Trevor Lee. Trevor died of cancer of the liver. Two and a half years ago he had an eye removed due to cancer the cause of which was put down to the glare from continual work on tarmacs in tropical areas. He leaves behind wife Betina and three children, Jacob (Army Lieutenant), Jonathon and Anne-Maree. Once again, it’s not fair. See page 12.

Our sincerest condolences go to their families
After Saturday night’s dinner, we reckon the best thing to cure all the sick heads would be a good old Sunday morning Aussie breakfast with lots of snags, eggs, bacon, toast, hash browns and tomatoes and washed down with orange juice and a draft or two of Champers and perhaps a beer or two for the stayers. We’ll book a section of New Farm park which, for those not familiar with Brisbane, is right on the river, and a great spot for a barby. There’s plenty of shade, tables and seats, and it will be a good way of winding up the week-end. It will be an informal affair, come and go as you please, and we’ll work out a "one price covers all" cost which we will firm up later. At this stage, we reckon it will cost about $15 each which will cover the food and drink, the hire of the marquee, bar-b-q, esky, plates, cutlery, coffee, urn etc.

We’ve included a "Yes I think I’m in it" form with the printed edition, or the equivalent in a web form if you click HERE. We ask that you fill it in and get it back to us in the next month or so, but by the end of September if possible. This is not binding, but will give us an indication of what to plan (size of bus, equipment etc) and allow us to firm up costs, so if you think you can come to the reunion, please fill it in. We’ve indicated what we think it will cost, but we’ll firm that up early next year and get another "Yes I’m in it" out to you, but more on that next issue. It’s getting close-start planning, more next issue.

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