Course 18 commenced training in September 1966.
This Blog reminds us all of what has happened over the past 50 years.
To recognise the 50 years anniversary of Course 18 training, members of the Course are invited to participate in a 50 year reunion.
Members who have photos of the times at Fort Largs are invited to send a copy of these to roger Zeuner at rogerzeuner@gmail.com.
If you know the whereabouts of any of the Course members you are asked to contact them and advise them of the reunion and to give me their details so that I can keep everyone informed of the progress of the reunion.
NOTE WHEN VIEWING MULTIPLE PHOTOS IF YOU DOUBLE CLICK ON ANY PHOTO YOU WILL GET A SLIDING SLIDESHOW. EASY FOR VIEWING
55th reunion lunch at the Goodwood Hotel. Great to catch up. September 2024
Course 18 had their yearly get together today at the Goodwood Hotel. Thanks to Ron Hope for organising the venue. It would be pleasant to see a few more faces at next years reunion. It is now 55 years since graduation and 58 years since the commencement of the course.
Present from left of table: Harry Hills, Rose Paine, Mary Nelligan, Mike Nelligan, Jude Obrien, Bob Obrien, Jim Carter, Gloria Zeuner, Roger Zeuner and Ron Hope.
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REUNION 51 years from GRADUATION.
25 September 2020. ( The year of the Corona Virus)
Fifty one year reunion lunch today at the Police Club. Great to catch up with old mates and the waries were flowing well and truly. You may recognise some of the members. Jeff Applebee, Kevin Harris, John Paine, Mick Nelligan, Roger Zeuner, Ronnie Hope, Craig Drogemuller, Bob O’Brien. Always a pleasure to be in their company.
REUNION 50 years from GRADUATION.
What a fabulous day. Members of
Course 18 enjoyed a day out on the Steam Ranger to celebrate 50 years from
Graduation. Gordon Jacobs travelled from
NSW to attend. We travelled on the Steam
Ranger from Mount Barker to Goolwa. Then
enjoyed a trip on the Paddle Steamer Oscar W on the river. A delicious meal at the Goolwa Hotel and
return trip to Mount Barker. Plenty of time to reminisce. Members in the photo, who look just like they
did in 1969 are :Front Row left to
right, John Pain, Dave Cullinan, Michael Nelligan, Roger Zeuner and Kerry
Hansberry. Back Row left to right, Bob
O'Brien, Harry Hills, Jim Carter, Ken Griffiths, Ron Hope, Barry Klaer and
Gordon Jacobs.
REUNION 50 years from entering Training
What a remarkable two days. For
those members who did not make it and I know there are several reasons for this
to be, you did miss out on something very special.
The group who attended this time decided that we should plan to have
another reunion in 3 years when it will be the anniversary of our
graduation. Everyone has plenty of
notice then to keep the calendar clear for this, same time in 3 years.
It was fabulous catching up with everyone who attended and seeing what they
have been up to over the past 50 years.
When I entered the Academy last Friday, the first thought I had when I saw
everybody was, "Who are all these
old people." NO only kidding, I
think everyone has worn the years very well.
Health issues have been minimal and everyone looked fit and well.
I will be compiling the photos taken at the reunion and including them on the
web page.
COURSE 18 GRADUATION DAY PARADE PROGRAMME
