In order to pay venues in advance and statisfy Base Security requirements, this form and monies must be received no later than COB 18 June 2004. Please complete the Registration Form and return to:

John Flage,
11 Karangi Place
Rockingham, WA 6168

REGISTRATION FORM

Please forward cheques / money orders to John Flage made payable to: "DARCOMCREW". Cost for the Reunion is $70 per head.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Why Perth? Good question, as DARWIN is currently home ported here and have agreed to hold the reception, the significance of sharing the occasion was too great to ignore. Luckily for the 25th, DARWIN will be in Sydney…

ACCOMMODATION

The following establishments are all within the Rockingham area close to shopping, transport, beachs and coffee shops. Also, check NRMA/RAC or equivilent for deals.

COMFORT SUITES BEACHSIDE
Rated- AAA FOUR STAR PLUS
Per night: 1 Bedroom - 1 Queen size bed, $155.00
2 Bedroom Apartment - up to 4 guests, $170.00
2 Bedroom Ocean view - up to 4 guests, $180.00
3 Bedroom Apartments - up to 6 guests, $220.00
Extra sofa bed in lounge $15.00
Will take 10% off for non Ocean view.
Contact: Email: beachside@iinet.nt.au
Website: www.iinet.net.au/ beachsid
Phone: 1800 888 873 or 08-9529 3777
58 Kent St Rockingham WA 6168

OCEAN CLIPPER INN
61 Unit Motel accommodation self contained Suites.
Per night: Single - $82.00
Double - $95.00
Triple - $98.00
Family - $140.00
Contact Bill Spanbroek and mention the Darwin Reunion for 10% off.
Email: enquiries@oceanclipperinn.com.au
Website: www.oceanclipperinn.com.au
Phone: 08-9527 8000
Patterson Rd Rockingham WA 6168

ANCHORAGE BED & BREAKFAST
4 Double and 1 triple rooms available
Per night: Includes breakfast, Single occupancy - $79.00
Double occupancy - $90.00
Contact: Hazel
Email: anchoragewa@iprimus.com
Ph: 08-9527 4214
25 Smythe St Rockingham

TRANSPORT

TAXI'S
Perth Airport is aprox 60km from Rockingham and generally costs between $75 - $85 by taxi or limousine. In m,ost cases limousines end up being the cheaper option. There are no direct train or bus services to Rockingham. The following local contact details are provided:

RAINBOW TAXIS: 0500 55 8888
MICHAEL'S TAXIS: 0403 579 148
BARBARA'S CHARTER CAR: 0419 4000 64
PARADISE LIMOUSINES: 08-95922600 / 0408943394
AUSTRAL LIMOUSINES: 08-94392667
PRESTIGE LIMOUSINES: 0419 400 700

CAR HIRE
Two local organsiations do very affordable rates and are located in the Rockingham area, contact:
AMBROSE CAR HIRE: 08-95275373
ROCKINGHAM CAR HIRE: 08-95923331

TO VENUES: A 22 Seater bus is planned to pick up / drop off from Rockingham Yacht Club to HMAS STIRLING Senior Sailors Mess for the Saturday activities, also from the Mess to the wharf area for the Ship Tour. Times for pick up are:

PLANNED BUS ROUTINE

CHILDREN - up to 17 years old.

Children are welcome to attend the Saturday afternoon BBQ at the Senior Sailors Mess HMAS STIRLING, also the HMAS DARWIN Tour and Sunday Farwell / Recovery lunch. Children will not be able to attend the Reception onboard HMAS DARWIN planned for the Saturday evening. Children will be included in the parents registration and not be charged for any of the acivities. Family members attending over 18 will need to pay the standard registration price. Numbers are limited for the Reception.

DRESS

Sat / Sun BBQ's and Ship tour - casual clothing with enclosed footwear.
Reception - Cocktail / Mess Undress/ Formal.
It will be quite cool in July so dress accordingly.

DARWIN COMMISSIONING CREW LOCALS

The following Locals List is provided, locals may be able to provide a bunk or some transport support over the weekend, email them on:

Al Vonsenden: von_senden@iprimus.com.au
John Flage:flagecho@bigpond.com
Shane Adair: shane7619@hotmail.com
Andrew Carlson: acarlson@yakult.com.au
Wayne Cooke: cookeclan@optusnet.com.au
Ray Brown: wip@smartchat.net.au
Rob Brown: shazado@bigpond.com.au
Rudi Overmyer: mimrudi@iprimus.com.au
Chris Harrison: christopher.harrison3@defence.gov.au
Marty Dibden: martyd@tpg.com.au
Mark Stevens: markiastevens@indigo.net.au
Mark Tischler: mctischl@subcorp.com.au

PROGRAM

Friday 16 July 2000 - 2230: Unofficial Meet & Greet - venue to be advised.

Saturday 17 July 1230 - 1500: HMAS STIRLING S/S Mess BBQ Official welcome

1500 - 1600: Conduct ship tour

1830 - 2130: Official Reception onboard HMAS DARWIN

Sunday 18 July 1100 - 1400: Farewell BBQ brunch Rockingham NAVAL Association.

MEMORABILIA

REUNION POLO SHIRT - "TOP QUALITY Ships crest on left with:

"HMAS DARWIN COMMISSIONING CREW REUNION 2004".

Please Note - We will not be selling shirts on the Reunion Weekend so if you want one or more, make sure you order them and forward money with this form prior to Friday 18 June 2004.

For further information, contact John Flage on the address provided, or at flagecho@bigpond.com or the following phone numbers:
Home - 08 95284760
Work - 08 95533528
Mobile - 0418936582