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Vernon and Joyce Moffit Commemorative Sign - 1 or 2 days

Sat, 29 Jun 2019
18:00 - 20:00

Commemorative Sign 

Vernon Moffitt (1924-2001) &
Joyce Moffitt (1930-1999)

Strong Unionists; Strong Environmentalists

Dobbs Drift Lookout and State Mine Heritage Park, State Mine Gully Road, Lithgow

Hosted by Combined Retired Union Members Association (CRUMA)

Enquiries to  John Koch 0450 476 036

For those wishing to come a day earlier by country train from Sydney Saturday 29 June, 2019, see accommodation details below and schedule.

For those wishing to come on the day Sunday 30 June, 2019 see schedule.

For those wishing to stay another night, leaving Monday 1st July, 2019 see schedule.

Unionists please wear union t-shirts & bring banners for Sunday commemorative sign

Wear good & warm walking shoes; rug up, wear thermal underwear, jumpers, scarfs, gloves and coat. Bring umbrella & raincoat in case. IT WILL BE VERY COLD! Please note an ABC TV crew may be joining us.

Accommodation - PLEASE BOOK EARLY
Court House Hotel, 1 Main Street, Lithgow 6351 3234 hari3saran@yahoo.com
$55 single; $70 double: $80 Queen; $120 room (3 beds) per night. Hot Breakfasts 8-9am
Walking distance from Lithgow Railway Station &

Lithgow Workies Club (opposite Tin Shed Café)
Lithgow Workies Club Motel, 3-5 Tank Street, Lithgow 6350 7777 clubmotel@workies.com.au

Schedule

FOR THOSE WISHING TO COME A DAY EARLY
2:25 pm
Saturday 29th June - Catch train from Central
5:20 pm
Saturday 29th June - Train from Central arrives at Lithgow
6:00 pm
Saturday 29th June - Walk up main street and meet at Lithgow Workies Club for Drinks
7:00 pm
Saturday 29th June - Solidarity’ Dinner (approx $30 per head. RSVP John Koch 0450 476 036)
8:24 am
Sunday 30th June - Catch train from Central Railway Station
10:50 am
Sunday 30th June - Coach pick up at Court House Hotel
11:00 am
Sunday 30th June - Coach pick up at Lithgow Workies Club
11:15 am
Sunday 30th June - Coach pick up at Lithgow Railway Station for those arriving by train from Central
11:30 am
Sunday 30th June - Coach pick up at State Mine Heritage Park, State Mine Gully Road
11:40 am
Sunday 30th June - Coach drives to Dobbs Drift Lookout — see Lithgow’s spectacular pagoda landscape
12:00 pm
Sunday 30th June - Coach returns to State Mine Heritage Park for coffee and refreshments
12:30 pm
Sunday 30th June - Commemorative ceremony for Moffitt’s Plaque
1:00 pm
Sunday 30th June - BBQ lunch
2:00 pm
Sunday 30th June - Tours of State Mine Heritage Park
3:15 pm
Sunday 30th June - Coach departs for Lithgow Railway Station for those returning to Sydney on the 3:48pm train (Arrival 6:41pm Central)
FOR THOSE WISHING TO STAY AN EXTRA NIGHT
Sunday 30th June - Coach drops guests staying a second night at Court House Hotel and Lithgow Workies Club.
Sunday 30th June - Special Winter Delicious Dinner at Court House Hotel (approx $20 per head. RSVP John Koch 0450 476 036).
8:00 am
Monday 1st July - Special Hot breakfast price to TBC) at Court House Hotel 8am to 10am
11:24 am
Monday 1st July - Catch train back to Sydney arriving at Central at 2:15pm
Lithgow & District Workmen's Club LTD
3/7 Tank St, Lithgow NSW 2790, Australia

52-52A Great Western Hwy, Mount Victoria, New South Wales, 2786, Australia

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