On 9 Mar 2024, at 12:21 pm, Dave Stott via groups.io <attungab@...> wrote:

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Hi John

Really looking forward to our reunion.?

Could you tell me(Leonie) where the ladies are going on Friday night? I probably missed it along the way.

Thank you

On ,Wed Mar 06 2024 14:57:23 GMT+1100 (Australian Eastern Daylight Time), John Eyles via groups.io <john.eyles1@...> wrote:

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Hi All,

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Only nine more days to go. Unfortunately we have had a couple of sudden apologies. Col & Robyn Smeeth and Mark and Debbie Briggs have had to pull out due to medical issues and I am sure you will join me in wishing them well and a ?speedy recovery.

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So, for Friday morning that just leaves us with Rod Martin, Don & Sally Dyce, Dave & Leonie Stott, Dave Sanderson, Neil Crawford and myself. Total of 8. If you think you may make it please get back to me.

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For our Saturday Dinner at the Hydro I have the following

Angus Cox, John Fowler, John Catterson, Kel Furner , Dave & Leonie Stott, ?Col Semmler, Rod Martin, Don Dyce ?& Sally, Bill Moncrieff & Joyce, Doug Williams, Dave Sanderson, Geoff Fox, Chris Davis, John & Lyn Hartnett, Al Wetten, Grahame Morris, John & Jo Rees, Chris Davey, Greg Brain, Paul McMahon and myself. Total – 26

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I also have apologies now from Graeme Foley , John Irwin, Lee Sanderson, Steve Aughey, Col & Robyn Smeeth and Mark & Debbie Briggs.

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So looking forward to catching up again with you all and I am sure we can raise a glass to those who haven’t been able to join us…and please, remind me to take some photos!

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John

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Dave Stott via groups.io
Sent: Saturday, 9 March 2024 12:21 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [YAHS64] Reunion update

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On ,Wed Mar 06 2024 14:57:23 GMT+1100 (Australian Eastern Daylight Time), John Eyles via groups.io <john.eyles1@...> wrote:

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Hi All,

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Only nine more days to go. Unfortunately we have had a couple of sudden apologies. Col & Robyn Smeeth and Mark and Debbie Briggs have had to pull out due to medical issues and I am sure you will join me in wishing them well and a ?speedy recovery.

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So, for Friday morning that just leaves us with Rod Martin, Don & Sally Dyce, Dave & Leonie Stott, Dave Sanderson, Neil Crawford and myself. Total of 8. If you think you may make it please get back to me.

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For our Saturday Dinner at the Hydro I have the following

Angus Cox, John Fowler, John Catterson, Kel Furner , Dave & Leonie Stott, ?Col Semmler, Rod Martin, Don Dyce ?& Sally, Bill Moncrieff & Joyce, Doug Williams, Dave Sanderson, Geoff Fox, Chris Davis, John & Lyn Hartnett, Al Wetten, Grahame Morris, John & Jo Rees, Chris Davey, Greg Brain, Paul McMahon and myself. Total – 26

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I also have apologies now from Graeme Foley , John Irwin, Lee Sanderson, Steve Aughey, Col & Robyn Smeeth and Mark & Debbie Briggs.

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So looking forward to catching up again with you all and I am sure we can raise a glass to those who haven’t been able to join us…and please, remind me to take some photos!

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John

On ,Wed Mar 06 2024 14:57:23 GMT+1100 (Australian Eastern Daylight Time), John Eyles via groups.io <john.eyles1@...> wrote:

---------- Original Message ----------

Hi All,

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Only nine more days to go. Unfortunately we have had a couple of sudden apologies. Col & Robyn Smeeth and Mark and Debbie Briggs have had to pull out due to medical issues and I am sure you will join me in wishing them well and a ?speedy recovery.

?

So, for Friday morning that just leaves us with Rod Martin, Don & Sally Dyce, Dave & Leonie Stott, Dave Sanderson, Neil Crawford and myself. Total of 8. If you think you may make it please get back to me.

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For our Saturday Dinner at the Hydro I have the following

Angus Cox, John Fowler, John Catterson, Kel Furner , Dave & Leonie Stott, ?Col Semmler, Rod Martin, Don Dyce ?& Sally, Bill Moncrieff & Joyce, Doug Williams, Dave Sanderson, Geoff Fox, Chris Davis, John & Lyn Hartnett, Al Wetten, Grahame Morris, John & Jo Rees, Chris Davey, Greg Brain, Paul McMahon and myself. Total – 26

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I also have apologies now from Graeme Foley , John Irwin, Lee Sanderson, Steve Aughey, Col & Robyn Smeeth and Mark & Debbie Briggs.

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So looking forward to catching up again with you all and I am sure we can raise a glass to those who haven’t been able to join us…and please, remind me to take some photos!

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John

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On ,Tue Feb 27 2024 20:39:20 GMT+1100 (Australian Eastern Daylight Time), John Eyles via groups.io <john.eyles1@...> wrote:

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Hi All,

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Here’s the menu Flyer and order of events for the night. We now have 18 booked in – as confirmed by Ian Harris…so just a few more to go J. Also as you can see Angus is doing the toast to the school. Shaping up to be a great night.

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And just a reminder that if you haven’t told me you are coming to school for morning tea Friday – please let me know.

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I have so far :-

JE

Rod Martin

Col & Robyn Smeeth

Don & Sally Dyce

Dave & Leonie Stott

Dave Sanderson

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John

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Hi All,

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Just home from a most enjoyable day over at both the school and Leeton. Don accompanied me over to a meeting with the new YAHS Principal, Marni Milne and Pete Fraser who had had set this up for us. What a lovely lady. We were then offered morning tea in the dining room which around 10.30 filled briefly with young Yanconians. Nothing was too much for Marni as far as being hosts to us on Friday 15^th March. To help with their catering etc. could you please email/phone me to let me know if you intend coming…thanks.

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The plan is to meet at the school at 10.30 Friday where there will be morning tea provided for us – most likely in the room we all knew as the Reading Room in McCaughey. That will be followed by a tour of the school at around 11am At 12 noon they will provide a bus to take us down to watch some of the Beach Carnival and where we will also have lunch. They will then bus us back to school and we can head off to our respective accommodation in readiness for Friday night at the Soldiers Memorial Club. Don’t forget that you have to book for this event online. Please go here to complete the booking

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Jo Rees has also booked a table at Bienventu – an Italian restaurant just over the rise on the left hand side of the main street for partners….for around 6.30-7pm

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Gala Day kicks off at 9am Saturday morning so anyone interested can head out and wander around school for a few hours to relive old memories and make new ones.

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Our get together dinner kicks off 6.30 for 7pm Saturday evening in the dining room at the Hydro. Cost is $50 per head payable on the night. This is a two course meal consisting of medium Filet Mignon or Chicken Roulade with veggies followed either cheesecake or sticky date pudding.

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And we will try for a breakfast catch up on Sunday morning but will advise.

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If you have any dietary needs for Saturday night please email me back so I can pass it on.

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Besides myself I have details of the following:

Angus

Mark & Debbie Briggs

John Fowler Saturday only

John Catterson

Kel Furner

Dave Stott & Leonie both nights

Col Semmler

Rod Martin x 2 nights

Col Smeeth & Robyn

Don Dyce

Bill Moncrieff & Joyce

Doug Williams - Saturday night only

Dave Sanderson both nights

Geoff Fox

Chris Davis 2 nights

John Hartnett & Lyn

Al Wetten

Grahame Morris

John Rees & Jo

Chris Davey

Neil Crawford - Friday night only

Greg Brain

Paul McMahon - Sat night only.

Graeme Foley - apology

John Irwin - apology

Lee Sanderson – apology

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John

0439644946

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Hi Grahame,

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Thanks for the update …so you won’t be there for the earlier school bit…noted. And yes you have to book your ticket for Friday night – it’s the link in the 2^nd para ?in the email below.

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John

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Hi mate, Not sure if I have sent my final plans.

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Hi mate, Not sure if I have sent my final plans.

On 22 Feb 2024, at 5:53?pm, John Eyles via groups.io <john.eyles1@...> wrote:

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Hi All,

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Just home from a most enjoyable day over at both the school and Leeton. Don accompanied me over to a meeting with the new YAHS Principal, Marni Milne and Pete Fraser who had had set this up for us. What a lovely lady. We were then offered morning tea in the dining room which around 10.30 filled briefly with young Yanconians. Nothing was too much for Marni as far as being hosts to us on Friday 15^th March. To help with their catering etc. could you please email/phone me to let me know if you intend coming…thanks.

?

The plan is to meet at the school at 10.30 Friday where there will be morning tea provided for us – most likely in the room we all knew as the Reading Room in McCaughey. That will be followed by a tour of the school at around 11am At 12 noon they will provide a bus to take us down to watch some of the Beach Carnival and where we will also have lunch. They will then bus us back to school and we can head off to our respective accommodation in readiness for Friday night at the Soldiers Memorial Club. Don’t forget that you have to book for this event online. Please go here to complete the booking

?

Jo Rees has also booked a table at Bienventu – an Italian restaurant just over the rise on the left hand side of the main street for partners….for around 6.30-7pm

?

Gala Day kicks off at 9am Saturday morning so anyone interested can head out and wander around school for a few hours to relive old memories and make new ones.

?

Our get together dinner kicks off 6.30 for 7pm Saturday evening in the dining room at the Hydro. Cost is $50 per head payable on the night. This is a two course meal consisting of medium Filet Mignon or Chicken Roulade with veggies followed either cheesecake or sticky date pudding.

?

And we will try for a breakfast catch up on Sunday morning but will advise.

?

If you have any dietary needs for Saturday night please email me back so I can pass it on.

?

Besides myself I have details of the following:

Angus

Mark & Debbie Briggs

John Fowler Saturday only

John Catterson

Kel Furner

Dave Stott & Leonie both nights

Col Semmler

Rod Martin x 2 nights

Col Smeeth & Robyn

Don Dyce

Bill Moncrieff & Joyce

Doug Williams - Saturday night only

Dave Sanderson both nights

Geoff Fox

Chris Davis 2 nights

John Hartnett & Lyn

Al Wetten

Grahame Morris

John Rees & Jo

Chris Davey

Neil Crawford - Friday night only

Greg Brain

Paul McMahon - Sat night only.

Graeme Foley - apology

John Irwin - apology

Lee Sanderson – apology

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John

0439644946

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On ,Thu Feb 22 2024 17:53:39 GMT+1100 (Australian Eastern Daylight Time), John Eyles via groups.io <john.eyles1@...> wrote:

---------- Original Message ----------

Hi All,

?

Just home from a most enjoyable day over at both the school and Leeton. Don accompanied me over to a meeting with the new YAHS Principal, Marni Milne and Pete Fraser who had had set this up for us. What a lovely lady. We were then offered morning tea in the dining room which around 10.30 filled briefly with young Yanconians. Nothing was too much for Marni as far as being hosts to us on Friday 15^th March. To help with their catering etc. could you please email/phone me to let me know if you intend coming…thanks.

?

The plan is to meet at the school at 10.30 Friday where there will be morning tea provided for us – most likely in the room we all knew as the Reading Room in McCaughey. That will be followed by a tour of the school at around 11am At 12 noon they will provide a bus to take us down to watch some of the Beach Carnival and where we will also have lunch. They will then bus us back to school and we can head off to our respective accommodation in readiness for Friday night at the Soldiers Memorial Club. Don’t forget that you have to book for this event online. Please go here to complete the booking

?

Jo Rees has also booked a table at Bienventu – an Italian restaurant just over the rise on the left hand side of the main street for partners….for around 6.30-7pm

?

Gala Day kicks off at 9am Saturday morning so anyone interested can head out and wander around school for a few hours to relive old memories and make new ones.

?

Our get together dinner kicks off 6.30 for 7pm Saturday evening in the dining room at the Hydro. Cost is $50 per head payable on the night. This is a two course meal consisting of medium Filet Mignon or Chicken Roulade with veggies followed either cheesecake or sticky date pudding.

?

And we will try for a breakfast catch up on Sunday morning but will advise.

?

If you have any dietary needs for Saturday night please email me back so I can pass it on.

?

Besides myself I have details of the following:

Angus

Mark & Debbie Briggs

John Fowler Saturday only

John Catterson

Kel Furner

Dave Stott & Leonie both nights

Col Semmler

Rod Martin x 2 nights

Col Smeeth & Robyn

Don Dyce

Bill Moncrieff & Joyce

Doug Williams - Saturday night only

Dave Sanderson both nights

Geoff Fox

Chris Davis 2 nights

John Hartnett & Lyn

Al Wetten

Grahame Morris

John Rees & Jo

Chris Davey

Neil Crawford - Friday night only

Greg Brain

Paul McMahon - Sat night only.

Graeme Foley - apology

John Irwin - apology

Lee Sanderson – apology

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John

0439644946

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Hi John, I have not booked in for Friday night yet, can you forward that on ( just me ).

Thanks John.

Sent from for Windows

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On ,Tue Feb 06 2024 16:55:49 GMT+1100 (Australian Eastern Daylight Time), John Eyles via groups.io <john.eyles1@...> wrote:

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Hi Leonie,

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No worries. Presume you will be coming Saturday night? So, Friday night with Jo and co and then ours on Saturday night at the Hydro.

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John

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[email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Dave Stott via groups.io

Sent: Tuesday, 6 February 2024 3:19 PM

To: [email protected]

Subject: Re: [YAHS64] Reunion

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Aah, just read your email again. I will go with Jo & Pauline for dinner.

Cheers

Leonie

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On ,Tue Feb 06 2024 14:35:21 GMT+1100 (Australian Eastern Daylight Time), John Eyles via groups.io <john.eyles1@...> wrote:

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Hi All,

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HNY. This will be the first of a couple of emails over the next few weeks. We are getting close now to the reunion weekend. Where did that 60 years go? J

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Hopefully you will have seen an email from the OYU regarding the dinner Friday night and how to go about booking. If you haven’t and wish to attend the Friday night then go here ?https://yanconians.com.au/?action=showreunion&category=dinner&code=&menuItem=OYU+Dinners+Bookings. Cost for that is $75.00.

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These are the details I have so far received from everyone who is coming to the Saturday night dinner at the Hydro are:

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Kel Furner, Dave Stott, Col Semmler, Rod Martin (both nights), John Irwin, Col Smeeth, Don Dyce, Bill Moncrieff & Joyce, Doug Williams (Sat night only), Dave Sanderson & wife (both nights), Geoff Fox, Chris Davis (2 night), John Hartnett & Lyn, Al Wetten, Grahame Morris & Bronwyn, John & Jo Rees, Chris Davey, Mark Briggs & Debbie and myself. Graham Foley is an apology and Neil Crawford can only attend Friday night.

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So, at this stage I have 25 for the Saturday night. Anymore or any changes to the above? Please get back to me as soon as you can.

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I am awaiting the Hydro to give me some options for dinner and when I have that I can let you all know.

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I have a meeting with the Principal – Marnie at the school on Tuesday 22^nd Feb at 9.30. We hope to finalise plans for the Friday but hopefully it will be along the following lines. Meet up at School for morning tea. School tour (more recent changes) attend Beach Carnival and BBQ lunch. Then there’s the reunion dinner at the Soldiers Club in Leeton. I anticipate that partners will meet up via Jo & Pauline for a restaurant dinner somewhere in town. Saturday is Gala Day so another wander out to school and then meet up at the Hydro for drinks before dinner. Sunday we’ll try for a breakfast get together before getting on the road.

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John E

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