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 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 plan on visiting Australia in March 2026 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. Please include their names.
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) 
2. *$ Patrick Coghlan (alone)​
3. *$ Jack Goldblatt (and Sue) 
4. ​*$ Simon Gruenewald (and Hilary)
5. *$ Martin Jaffe (and Jenny)
6. *$ Angus MacLellan (and Sue)
7. *$ Seymour Maze (and Ingrid) 
8. *$ Jacques Olivier (and Rosie)
9. *$ Peter Patton (and Heather)
10. *$ Paddy Reynolds (and Elizabeth) 
11. *$ Hilton Shapiro (and Merle for final dinner only) ​
12. *$ Joan van den Ende (alone)
13. ​*Vince Duffy (and Sandi)
14. *$ Erroll Simpson (and Helen)​
15. ​*$ Jules Miller (alone; first night cruise only)​
16. *$ Alan Sive (and Penny)
17. *$ Chris Lewis (and Pam)
18. Ian Beinart - cannot make it 
19. Graeme Goldin - cannot make it
20. Robert Kaplan - cannot make it

NEW ZEALAND:

1. *$ Francois de Bruin (and Elize - gluten)
2. *Tim Farquharson (and Ann)
3. ​*$ John Sanders (and Marion)
4. Roy Williams - cannot make it
5. Kingsley Logan - cannot make it

OTHER COUNTRIES:

1. *$ Trevor Kaye (alone) - USA, organizer
2. *$ Margie Anderson Stanford (alone)  - UK
3. *$ Jeff Wollach (and Yael) - Canada
4. Saville Furman - RSA, possibly interested
5. Adrian Bosenberg - USA, possibly interested​​​

​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.  
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 are asked to send us $100 AU per class member. Peter Patton will be 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.

For those who feel that this will be expensive, if EACH person who is coming were to put away $15 AU or $16.46 NZ or $9.73 US or $13.40 CAN or 7.31 UK, WEEKLY for the next 24 weeks, it will more than cover the costs. A small price to pay!

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.