Outings
Past Event
April 17th (Thursday) Wyong Race Day – 11.00 am - Sue
We did enjoy the table set up in the members lounge, very different from previous years – this time we had round tables and chairs all covered in white cloths as for a wedding! Excellent viewing over the track as our tables were in front of the big windows. The 2-course meal felt like 3 as the main course came out in 2 servings – all served at the table by our very attentive waitresses. All very delicious. Personally John & I did not fare well with our choice of runners only picking up a third placing on one race, but I know several ladies had lots of winners! Whatever it was a fun day and we all came home happy.
Next Event
May 15th (Thursday) Naval Tour – Japanese mini-subs attack on Sydney Harbour - Gill
This cruise visits all the “battlefield” locations where action occurred during the battle of Sydney on the night of 31st May and the morning of 1st June 1942. Lady Bay - This is where there was an underwater loop to detect ships coming into and leaving the main Harbour. Georges Head - The western end of the boom net to stop submarines from entering the Harbour and where midget submarine M-27 was entangled in the net. Taylors Bay - Midget submarine M-22 was destroyed here by depth charges. Clark Island - The salvaged submarines were taken here for inspection.
The location where midget submarine M-24 fired its torpedoes. The boat then follows the track of the torpedoes past the location of USS CHICAGO at her buoy to HMAS KUTTABUL at Garden Island where the torpedo exploded.
A comprehensive commentary with photos will be provided on the way to Lady Bay to set the scene in WW II both in the world and Australia and what happened after the attack.
As before meet at 9.30 am for the 10.00am departure from Wharf 3, Darling Harbour.
Cost $70.00 each which includes morning tea (If this is anything like to last Naval cruise you will not need any lunch!). Gill has booked for 35 people, so all who want to should be able to go.
Payable by April 24th.
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