Reunion Countdown

AUSTRALIA/ NEW ZEALAND REUNION
​SYDNEY
 WEDNESDAY MARCH 11 AND THURSDAY MARCH 12, 2026

We had a successful 50th reunion in Cape Town in February 2023 and another in April 2025 in Charleston, South Carolina. We realize that it is not easy to travel from the antipodes en masse, so we have arranged a local reunion over two days on Wednesday March 11th and Thursday March 12th, 2026

I'm booked to visit  Australia in March and will be organizing this in Sydney. Our local point class member is Peter Patton and he will be our "banker" for this reunion.

Significant others are most welcome and encouraged to join us. 
The following class members marked with (*) have already confirmed that they plan on coming; those marked with ($) have paid their initial deposit:

AUSTRALIA:

1. *$ Alan Atherstone (and Arlene) amount due AU $520
2. *$ Patrick Coghlan (alone) amount due AU $210​
3. *$ Jack Goldblatt (and Sue)  (first night cruise only) amount due AU $210
4. ​*$ Simon Gruenewald (and Hilary) amount due AU $520
5. *$ Martin Jaffe (and Jenny)  amount due AU $520
6. *$ Angus MacLellan (and Sue)  amount due AU $520
7. *$ Seymour Maze (and Ingrid)  amount due AU $520
8. *$ Jacques Olivier (and Rosie)  amount due AU $520
9. *$ Peter Patton (and Heather)  amount due AU $520
10. *$ Paddy Reynolds (and Elizabeth)  amount due AU $520
11. *$ Hilton Shapiro (and Merle for final dinner only)  amount due AU $365​
12. *$ Joan van den Ende (alone)  amount due AU $210
13. ​*$ Vince Duffy (and Sandi)  amount due AU $520
14. *$ Erroll Simpson (and Helen)  amount due AU $520​
15. ​*$ Jules Miller (alone; first night cruise only)  amount due AU $55​
16. *$ Alan Sive (alone)  amount due AU $210
17. *$ Chris Lewis (and Pam)  amount due AU $520​

NEW ZEALAND:

1. *$ Francois de Bruin (and Elize - gluten)  amount due AU $520
2. *$ Tim Farquharson (and Ann)  amount due AU $520
3. ​*$ John Sanders (and Marion)  amount due AU $520

OTHER COUNTRIES:

1. *$ Trevor Kaye (alone) - USA, organizer  amount due AU $210
2. *$ Margie Anderson Stanford (alone)  - UK  amount due AU $210​​​​

​CURRENT PLANS FOR OUR REUNION

Definite: Welcoming Sydney harbour dinner cruise on Spirit of Migloo, a 78-foot luxury cruiser which holds 80 people  on Wednesday, March 11. Cruise departs from King Street Wharf No. 8, Darling Harbour, located in front of Cargo Bar on the Darling Harbour Promenade. Please ensure all attendees are at the pick up point no later than 15 minutes prior to departure - boarding time is strictly enforced at 6:10pm
Enjoy a magical evening cruising along Sydney Harbour with picturesque sunsets and the breathtaking spectacle of Sydney’s iconic attractions lit up at night. 
Dinner cruise is a thoughtful and regionally focused menu, served over three courses. The chefs have created a menu that highlights the multicultural influences that make Sydney cuisine so special and they use an array of fresh and beautiful New South Wales & Australian ingredients
The internal main deck will be for exclusive use of our group with access to any of the open air decks, but usually the bow deck.
INCLUSIONS:
2.5 hour cruise on Sydney Harbour. Entrée, dinner and dessert (see menu below). Welcome glass of bubbles. Alcohol not covered. 360-degree views of iconic attractions. Departure point: King Street, Wharf 8, Darling Harbour. Cost is approx. $155 AUS per person.  Alcohol charges will be the individual's responsibility.

Definite: Closing farewell dinner at Cafe Sydney on Thursday, March 12.  Cost is also approx. $155 AUS per person and includes service charge. Alcohol charges will be the individual's responsibility. Time : 6:30 pm. There will be time to reminisce — everyone is invited to talk briefly about themselves or have fun with a medical and 1973 related trivia quiz.  Dress code : Smart casual. No jacket or tie required.
CAFE SYDNEY MENU | The dining menu is a three-course selection menu.. The menu comprises of 4 choices for each course, breads on arrival, leaf salad with the main course and tea and coffee.  BEVERAGE | Charged on consumption. We request pre-selection of one Champagne / sparkling, two white & two red wine ahead of time, to ensure availability and prompt service on the day. TABLE ALLOCATIONS | 31—50 will   be seated across 3—4 tables.

1. Possible (depending on feedback) Royal Botanic Garden tour followed by a catered picnic or a lunch at the on-site restaurant (Botanic House) on Friday, March 13.
2. Possible (depending on feedback) golf round to be organized by Peter Patton at the Cromer golf club on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Contact Peter directly if you are interested. https://cromergolfclub.com.au/​​

Spirit of Migloo : Dinner cruise boat. Holds 80 people.

SPIRIT OF MIGLOO : HARBOUR DINNER CRUISE ROUTE WITH DINNER MENU BELOW

MENU FOR DINNER CRUISE

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VIEW FROM CAFE SYDNEY

LET'S DO THIS!

NOTE ABOUT PAYMENT:
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It is now after the September 2025 deadline for the commitment payment, and about 4 months to our class reunion. The financial commitment is for the following reasons:

• we need a headcount to determine the size of any venue, number of tables etc for booking a restaurant or an activity.
• down payments are required because of party size​
• it is a token financial commitment and trial run before the final balance is requested in late January.

You were asked to send us $100 AU per class member and you all have done this. Thank you! 
Peter Patton is our local point person and I have forwarded you his banking information by direct email at the beginning of September. By sending him the money, the locals will not have to pay any additional transfer fees.


Depending on the venue and activity, you will be notified about the final balance which will be due no later than 4 weeks before the reunion. We will let you know closer to the time what that will be.

You are encouraged to bring your significant others with you to all activities.
Please let me know if they will be joining you.
Thanks.