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Alan Stroppy Snow  |
| ahsnow(at)gotalk(dot)net(dot)au |
Location:
Tarro NSW |
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If any of the mighty 8th members are interested, the 2010 Defence Force Air Show is on at RAAF Williamtown 18th & 19th Sept. Any guys in the Hunter or visiting the Hunter it should be a great show, if you get excited about things that are loud and fast, like I do. Maybe we could meet up somewhere at the show on one of the days. More about it at http://www.airforce.gov.au/AirShows/
Cheers Stroppy Snow
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| rick watkins |
| rickw2(at)optusnet(dot)com(dot)au |
Location:
albion park |
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looks like those who went to the 50th anniversary reunion in perth had a good time just remember it is our 50th reunion in 2014 and it will be here before we know it if anyone has any information on our lost souls please let me know asap regards to everyone
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| John Curbishley |
| johncurb(at)leeuwinclassof64(dot)org |
Location:
Tuross Head NSW |
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I have posted some photos from the Leeuwin 50th Anniversary Reunion recently held in Perth. Many thanks to Ron Dean and John Gunn for providing them. They are at http://www.leeuwinclassof64.org/Leeuwin_50th_Anniversary_2010.htm or follow the link on the Home Page. Regards to all. John Curbs.
John Curbs:
There is also a very good washup of the event published at http://www.jrsreunion.org/program.html
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| Ron dean |
| deanr(at)wahs(dot)nsw(dot)gov(dot)au |
Location:
Penrith |
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G'day to all the Mighty 8th. I've just returned from the dedication of the JR's Memorial at Leeuwin. I'm sure that any of you that may make the trip to the West will drop down to Leeuwin and have a look, it's well worth it.
The whole 50th. Anniversary Reunion was a great success and BZ to the organizers. Also attending from our intake were Gary Simons, Rodger Dunne, Sid Czabotar, Japp Bos, Les Giles and John Gunn and a great time was had by all. It was great catching up with you all fellas and I'll look forward to catching up with you all again at our 50th.
Ron.:
Sorry guys, I left out Neil Lewington who also attended with his lovely wife, Lyn.
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Ron.:
Whoops,it was a big night. Neil's lovely wife's name is Anne. Sincere apologies Anne but you can now see why I didn't attempt the other guys wive's names.
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| Stroppy Snow |
| ahsnow(at)bigpond(dot)com |
Location:
Tarro NSW |
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Thought we might of had a sit;rep from the West by now,come on lads look lively! Cheers Strop
Mulvi:
That's right Strop. They are probably still over there having a great time. Looks like we will just have to look forward to OUR 50th reunion.
Regards to all of the M8.
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| Garry Bourke |
| glbourke(at)bigpond(dot)net(dot)au |
Location:
Devonport Tasmania |
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Guy Wall - would you please send me your email address. Have some news for you re our colleague John Woodward
Regards Stoney
Guy Wall:
Stoney, Good to hear from you. My email address is guywall@rocketmail.com & ph# is 07 3408 9743.
Regards Guy
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| Mulvi |
| djmulvi(at)shoal(dot)net(dot)au |
Location:
Bomaderry |
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Good stuff Rick. Keep us informed. Need any help with anything, get in touch.
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| rick watkins |
| rickw2(at)optusnet(dot)com(dot)au |
Location:
albion park nsw |
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hi all
rick watkins:
just testing have been trying unsuccessfully to put in an entry just letting everybody know that although it is very early prepartions for our 50th reunion have commenced at the moment it looks as though prices for accomodation,venues, andfunctions will be comparable or even cheaper than the 45th reunion in brisbane i have also obtained everybodys contact details courtesy of sharon from salt if any have changed since brisbane please let me know i will endeavour to keep everyone informed of whatever transpires in regards to the reunion cheers
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Alan Snow:
Bravo Zulu Mate
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| Bob Green |
| robertmcgreen(at)optusnet(dot)com(dot)au |
Location:
The Gong |
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Yesterday I spoke with Helga Benny widow of Pete. Pete died on 10th Jan. He died of cancer. Pete was cremated and his ashes scattered over Pittwater.
Helga told me she has the Gold Card and gets the Widows pension. She did this off her own bat. Pete was a member of TPINSW. I have sent them an email asking them to contact her to ensure she and her family (two boys)are getting what they are entitled to.
Regards to all the M8
Mulvi:
Well done Bob. See you soon!!
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| Denis C Mulvihill |
| djmulvi(at)shoal(dot)net(dot)au |
Location:
Bomaderry |
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Our mini-reunion at Shellharbour workers was attending by the following, Rick & Lynn Watkins, Bill & Alice Harrison, Jim Hill & Betty Armstrong, Rick Foster, Howie Vandevoord, Bob Green, Frank Morrah (flew especially in for the day!!), Alistair Rainford, Gunny, and Denis & Judy Mulvihill. Even though our 50th Anniversary is a few years away, we discussed a few points. First a 'stand-up' committee of Rick & Lynn Watkins, and Bob Green was named. We will not get down to the serious business for another 12 months, but the general 'layout' for the event was put forward. Thursday the 24th April would be a meet & greet day. That night would be the Vietnam Veterans Dinner (Bob Green is the Vice-Pres of the W/gong Section). All march on the 25th for Anzac Day, go back to a venue for afternoon/evening refreshments. Saturday 26th bus trip to the FAA Museum at HMAS Albatross, with our official dinner that night. Sunday would be a departure day for all those concerned. Official Guests/speaker are still to be discussed, as is the venue(s) for all events. Good idea would be to have HMAS Leeuwin in harbour for the event. Other items put forward, was to see if we could get a DVA grant for this 'significant' event. Actions to be taken...Curbs to have a separate 'tag' on our page for all articles regarding our 50th. Rick to get the database from Bob Jeffries, for our last re-union (addresses etc). I have just perused my piece of paper that I jotted things down on, and I cannot find anything else to put here. Will send a pic to Curbs, of the attendees of this min-reunion, for him to place on our page. Anything I missed Rick, get me a call.
Another great day was had. Thanks to Rick & Lynn for organising the day, and for all M8 members, for making it to the club.
Regards,
Denis & Judy 
Stroppy Snow:
Thanks Chief
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BillH:
Where were you, Strop?
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Stroppy Snow:
Adrift somewhere
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| John Curbishley |
| johncurb(at)leeuwinclassof64(dot)org |
Location:
Tuross Head |
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Great photo of the mini-reunion below. I'm working on the problem with photo upload (poor quality on the thumbnail) but if you click on the thumbnail it will come up in full colour. Great to catch up with Frank at Ron Jemesen's funeral in Canberra on Tuesday, also good to see the rest of the boys looking so well - none of you look a day older!
Bob Green:
You will be pleased to know Curbs, and other members of the M8, that ALL the worlds' problems are now solved!!
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| John Curbishley |
| johncurb(at)leeuwinclassof64(dot)org |
Location:
Tuross Head |
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Looks like the boys had a good mini reunion on Saturday 15th may at Shellharbour Workers Club. Here is a photo sent by Mulvi. Names are (L to R), Howie Vandevoord, Alistair Rainford, Rick Foster, Rick Watkins, John Gunn, Bob Green, Denis Mulvihill, Frank Morrah, Bill Harrison, Jim Hill.
Alan (Stroppy) Snow:
Did this fine gathering of men make any decisions about our 50th reunion?
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| John Curbishley |
| johncurb(at)leeuwinclassof64(dot)org |
Location:
Tuross Head |
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Have received advice from Kevin Bock (7th intake) that he saw a recent last post notice for Peter Brian Benny R94164 in the RSL magazine. To my knowledge Pete never attended any of our reunions. Does anyone know what happened to him? Another good man down. Lest we forget.
rick watkins:
i saw that in the magazine too curbs cant say that i remember him but he was one of us lest we forget
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Bob Green:
I am saddened to hear of Pete's passing. We were on Melb. together in 69. He was not happy in pussers. He discharged and the last I heard he was married and living around Frenches Forest (Syd). Pete never attended any reunions--shame. He and Tom Clark were very close until Pete left pussers. We will remember him.
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Pete Brimacombe:
Sorry to learn of Pete's passing. We had a Frenchs Forrest address for him which is still current in w/p but, I don't believe he ever responded to any reunion invites. Lest we forget.
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John Curbs:
We used to sleep in alphabetical order in the same area of Kaiber1 - Bawden, Benny, Berryman, Clark and Curbishley (Daniluck was around the corner). I remember Pete well but he kept very much to himself. Never saw him again after Leeuwin.
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| rick watkins |
| rickw2(at)optusnet(dot)com(dot)au |
Location:
albion park nsw |
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just remiminding everyone that the mini reunion is on sat 15th may at shellharbour workers club at 1200hrs everybody welcome partners included
rick watkins:
we will meet in the lounge which is located directly behind the sign in desk anyone who arrives late will find us either in the bistro or on the balconey depending on the weather
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John Curbs:
SOrry Rick, can't make it to this one, have other things on. Will certainly try to attend any future mini-reunion. Regards.
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rick watkins:
STROPPY IF YOU WANT A LIFT TO THE MINI REUNION GIVE ME A CALL AT HOME 42562620 or mobile 0414262420
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Bob Green:
Will have a guest from the West with me tomorrow. ??
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| Chris Parr |
| onyam8(at)optusnet(dot)com(dot)au |
Location:
Blue Mountains NSW |
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Hi Curbs
Just to let you know that I have revamped our Links Page and I hope you will be happy with the blurb about your website:
http://hmasleeuwin46.com/links.html
Looking forward to July reunion and hope to catch up.
regards
Chris Parr
Webeditor
Marks/Morrow 46th
0404336105
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| Jok Galt |
| r(dot)galt(at)bigpond(dot)com |
Location:
Wentworth Falls NSW |
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To all the M8 have a good day Sunday, just think we were all together this time last year preparing for the march.
Cheers, Jok
Bob Green:
Wow! One year has flown. Will the next four be as quick?
All the best to the M8. Stay in control!!!!!
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Bob Green:
PS
HMAS Stuart returned home this morning after 6 months in the Middle East. Welcome home boys and girls. The RAN has had a ship on operational service in the Middle East since 1990!! Unbelievable!!!
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| Alan Snow |
| ahsnow(at)bigpond(dot)com |
Location:
Tarro NSW |
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Hey Rick, how far is Shellharbour Works from Figtree? can I catch a cab without having to get a bank loan? Cheers Strop 
rick watkins:
if you can get to oak flats railway station i will pick you up ano i will make sure you get home safe and sound
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| Darryl Ward |
| Darryl(dot)ward6(at)gmail(dot)com |
Location:
Leeuwin Barracks - Fremantle W |
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To all - what goes around does come around. After nearly 40 years Defence, Public Service and Contractor employment at HMAS Albatross in Nowra, I will now finish my employment(Retire one day) from where it all started. I started work as a Unisys Contractor to Defence at Leeuwin Barracks on the 7th April 2010. There are still a few of the old buildings still here, the parade ground is now a carpark but the old gym and sports fields are still here, holes in the fence have been repaired and all tunnels collapsed. 
mulvi:
How is it going Daryl? A nice place, WA. If only you knew then, what you know now. Give our regards to any old 'ghosts' that you find!!!!
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| Trevor Owen |
| towen(at)webtactix(dot)com(dot)au |
Location:
Alice Springs |
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I am the son of CPO (QMG) H W Owen, probably know to most of you with less than fondness. However that aside, when he passed away, coincidently on the same day, 10 years ago, as his mate CPO Steve Stokoe. I received originals and copies of a number of photos from his Navy days including Garden Island and a number of range shoots and parades. I am not sure which intakes are involved but if someone is interested I will scan and forward what I have, please contact me via my email address towen@webtactix.com.au
Regards
Trevor Owen
John Curbs:
I am communicating with Trevor and hope to establish whether there are any photos from the 8th Intake.
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| rick watkins |
| rickw2(at)optusnet(dot)com(dot)au |
Location:
albion park |
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i would like an idea of approx how many are coming to our mini reunion at shellharbour workers club on 15th may remember it is open to all mighty 8th members and parteners lets make it a great day with as many people as possible
Bill H:
Rick, I reckon I might be there, along with Alice, but won't know until (and if) I return from my annual pilgrimage to Hellfire Pass and other venues in Thailand for Anzac Day, and a week or so after.
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Jim Hill:
Rick I intend to attend with Betty
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Mulvi:
Rick/Lynn, Judy and myself will be attending. See you all there.
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Stroppy Snow:
Hopefully I will Be there with my missus Heather. Cheers Strop
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Bob Green:
I will be there. Regards to all.
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Mulvi:
Strop, you had better be there. I have order an extra keg for us.
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mulvi:
Should do a 'spell check' before I submit. Should be 'ordered'.
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Howie Van:
Save a seat for me Rick - unaccompanied.
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John Gunn:
I will definately be there see you all soon
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Stuart Wright:
Hi Rick,
I will be there with my wife Margie.
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