Marks and Morrow 38th
HMAS Leeuwin 1972
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2024 Reunion Update
The attendees of the 50th reunion would like to thank Phil Smith being the local coordinator for his effort in organising the reunion especially after it was moved from Jan. to December because of COVID.
At our 50th (Dec2022) reunion, it was agreed our next reunion would be in Darwin around July 2024.
Vern Elms has taken on the role of local coordinator for the Jul24 Darwin Reunion. Vern has visited Darwin and is compiling a week of scheduled events for us from Fri19Jul24 to Fri 26Jul24.
Clink on the following link for the Proposed Reunion Schedule. It will be updated as we go.
Darwin 19-24 July 2024 - Schedule
Updated; 14/07/2024 - For active links, download the Darwin Reunion 2024 Proposed Schedule document above.
Friday 19/7/24
AM
Arrive Darwin - settle in
Arrive Darwin - settle inPM1430 Meet & Greet - HMAS Coonawarra (Packard St, Larrakeyah, NT) base tour then Wardroom Sundowners drinks with Guest Speaker Informal Dinner (CAPT Mitchell Livingstone CO Coonawarra and NOCNA)
1430 Meet & Greet - HMAS Coonawarra (Packard St, Larrakeyah, NT) base tour then Wardroom Sundowners drinks with Guest Speaker Informal Dinner (CAPT Mitchell Livingstone CO Coonawarra and NOCNA)Additional info;
•Rendezvous - 1430 at Main gate on Packard St.
Rendezvous - 1430 at Main gate on Packard St.•A service will be conducted by the Navy Chaplain for all our fallen mates of our intake who are no longer with us.
A service will be conducted by the Navy Chaplain for all our fallen mates of our intake who are no longer with us.Saturday 20/7/24
0900 0900 Team Meeting – Shirts/caps/goodies/rum/discuss 53rd reunion – ZEN Rooftop (could be level 3 as it is open) - then, recovery/shopping
PM 1600 Dinner/Drinks - Darwin Trailer Boat Club
Additional info;
Darwin Trailer Boat Club, 8 Atkins Dr, Fannie Bay NT 0820
•(08) 8981 6749
(08) 8981 6749• Order food/drinks from menu.
Sunday 21/7/24
AM 0800 Breakfast - Saltwater@Bundilla (19 Conacher St, The Gardens NT 0800 Saltwater @ Bundilla - Google Maps – opens at 0830,
then optional visit to Darwin Museum (free and has a Cafe) - near Ski Club, or the following
MAGNT Darwin
Open daily: 10am–4pmFannie Bay Gaol
Fannie Bay GaolOpen Wed–Sun: 10am–2pmDefence of Darwin Experience
Defence of Darwin ExperienceOpen Mon–Sat: 9.30am –4pm
1600Mindil Beach Markets - VIP Sunset Lounge @ $16 p/p guarantees a seat and drinks to buy
Mindil Beach Markets - VIP Sunset Lounge @ $16 p/p guarantees a seat and drinks to buy Additional info; Mindle Beach Markets - if we get the VIP lounge then you know you will have seats. Its not perfect but better than wandering around looking to sit down as it is busy.
Markets kick off about 4pm so anytime from then on. It gets packed and the VIP lounge which is right in the middle of the markets gives us seats. (Use Chrome to view website). 3 VIP packages are available.
Monday 22/7/24
Additional info; Register at the Ticket Office next to the main gate, requires one of; Australian or International Passport, Australian or International Drivers' License, Australian Medicare Card, Australian Seniors Card, Australian Proof of Identification Cards, or Australian Birth or Citizenship Certificate. Maximum 20 visitors can be accommodated on each tour.
PM after Government House TourFree Time; Individual tours / visits / shopping
Free Time; Individual tours / visits / shoppingTuesday 23/7/24 – Free Day – Optional drinks/food as arranged on arrival
Additional info;
Wednesday 24/7/24
1000 Breakfast/Brunch at foreshore café Nightcliff
Additional info;
•259 Casuarina Dr, Nightcliff NT
259 Casuarina Dr, Nightcliff NT1730 Sunset Harbour Cruise (possibly an old Broome restored pearl lugger) - Departure from Stokes Hill Wharf, then Dinner on wharf on completion of cruise.
Additional info;
•Leaves from 45 Stokes Hill Rd, Darwin City NT
Leaves from 45 Stokes Hill Rd, Darwin City NT • 2 hours, BYO drinks/food. Vessel has esky / ice /glasses onboard.
Suggest nibblies then dinner on Stokes Hill Wharf on completion. Cost of cruise approx. $75 p/p. Vessel is an award winning restored old Broome Pearl Lugger.
Thursday 25/7/24
AM Free time
PM 1730 52nd Reunion - Darwin Dinner, Vue Private Function Room @ Casino
Additional info;
•Informal Dinner the Vue Private Function Room @ Casino. 1730 pre-dinner drinks.
Informal Dinner the Vue Private Function Room @ Casino. 1730 pre-dinner drinks. Order from menu.
Master of Ceremony LCDR Slats Slattery RAN Retired.
Guest Speaker CAPT Mitch Livingstone CSC Commander HQNORCOM.
Quest speaker, Approx. 30-40 minutes then a Q&A:
• Manpower – how will we man the next generation platforms
• Nuclear Submarine timeframe – why conventional weapons
• Would a Coast Guard be better served in providing “Sovereign Borders”
• 2 ocean Navy – how is the Navy coping with significant issues with fleet oilers
• What is the most challenging aspect of being Commander Northern Command.
Friday 26/7/24 – Darwin Public Holiday – Show Day
AM Free time. Options include Darwin Show / Trip down the track, etc
1730 Farewell Drinks - ZEN Rooftop Lounge (level 16, take right hand lift)
Saturday 27/7/24 – Finished
Marks & Morrow 38th Junior Recruit Intake
52nd Reunion - Darwin 19-26 July 2024
Reference notes:
Friday 19/7/24 - Meet & Greet - HMAS Coonawarra
Saturday 20/7/24
AM Team Meeting – Shirts/caps/goodies/rum/discuss 53rd reunion – ZEN Rooftop
PM Dinner/Drinks - Darwin Trailer Boat Club
