Thank you all for your responses and as expected, all directors are in favor of Charlie’s request for a year of “leave” from the club whilst he & Rae settle into their new phase of life living in Melbourne.   We will miss Charlie (& Rae) for his advice, enthusiasm […]

Judy Dean has advised us that a Remembrance for friends will be held for John’s passing at the Rowers on Wednesday 2nd March between 3pm and 5pm. Judy and her family welcome all those who wish to attend.

John Dean was born in Newcastle on the 30Dec 1944 and passed away on 25 January 2022 aged 77. He attended Newcastle Boys High before undertaking an exchange at a boarding school in New England, USA. Returning to Australia, he studied law at Sydney University where he met his future […]