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50th Anniversary of
RAAF Schooling in Penang Register your interest in attending ...>> Introduction
Further information and details will be posted on this page in due course. So please check regularly for updates. Expressions of interest will be collected also via this page. The reunion which was being planned for Brisbane has now been incorporated into this Anniversary reunion in Canberra. In 1958 the first school created specifically to cater
for RAAF dependants was established in Penang and was called the Interim
School. There were 150 students and the principal and staff were recruited
from wives of servicemen serving at Butterworth. Prior to its opening
in August 1958, primary school aged RAAF dependants attended either
the RAF School in Butterworth or the British Army Children's School
in Penang. Secondary school aged RAAF dependants attended either the
British Secondary School in the Cameron Highlands or in Singapore or
studied by correspondence. Saturday, 1st November 2008 Where Eastlake Football Club, Griffith, ACT
What's planned so far:
Greg Newlyn 5Oth Anniversary of RAAF SCHOOLING CANBERRA 2OO8 raafschp_reunioncbr08@hotmail.com
Click here to open Excel Database 5Oth Anniversary of RAAF SCHOOLING CANBERRA 2OO8 If you are seriously interested in attending the reunion, please complete the form below to add your name to the database. Please answer the last question carefully. Your name will be added to the database unless otherwise indicated here.
Members of the Reunion Committee have been investigating various accommodation options. We have checked availability and there is currently plenty available. For instance, the Sundown Motel Resort, Jerrabomba Ave, Narrabundah (about a 5 minute drive from the Eastlakes Football Club) has 100 units currently available for our weekend. WE ARE HAPPY TO ASSIST BY PROVIDING YOU WITH THIS INFORMATION ABOUT AVAILABILITY OF ACCOMMODATION FOR OUR NOVEMBER WEEKEND, BUT WE ARE LEAVING YOU TO MAKE YOUR OWN BOOKINGS! WE URGE YOU TO BOOK YOUR ACCOMMODATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. The Eastlake Football Club is within walking distance of several apartments in the attractive Kingston area. One of these, Medina Classic Canberra, has a special arrangement with the Eastlake Football Club, offering special rates for people attending our reunion. Our committee has managed to reserve 10 apartments at special rates. mccb@medina.com.au ph (02) 6239 7226 Another useful website which advertises discount accommodation up to 4 months in advance for some good hotels in Canberra is www.stay247.com.
A SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE 1-2 NOVEMBER 2008 INVESTIGATED BY OUR COMMITTEE FOLLOWS: CANBERRA AREA Manuka Park Serviced Apartments Forrest Inn and Apartments 3 ½
stars Hotel Heritage Sundown Motel Resort 3 ½ stars Embassy Motel 4 stars Canberra Short Term and Holiday Accommodation
Best Western Central Motel Parkway Motel 3 ½ stars Motel Margeurita 3 stars Motel Olympia Motel Crest Motor Inn
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