Annual Picnic 2002
Family, Food, Wine, Beer, and so on. As we all know, the 2002 Picnic was not that well attended due to repeated predictions of bad weather for the day. However, the members of The Family that braved the predictions all had a great day. The usual homemade "goodies" were shared along with the local gossip. Here's to 2003 being a great success. DGPicnic 2004
SUNDAY 7th MARCH, 2004
Keep this special day in mind! Note it in your diary, highlight it on your fridge door, punch it into your personal organiser or, graffiti on the back of the "dunny door". Picnic 2004 heralds 1 year to the 25th Annual Picnic in 2005. A Milestone! Let's plan now! DGMid Year Event
We are still looking to have a mid year event, as several people have shown interest in doing
something between picnics.
And, we do have some suggestions!
"Sunday Harbour Cruise" ,
A lunchtime or night cruise on The Harbour is always relaxing, especially if the weather is kind. There are several cruises, The Bounty, Captain Cook Cruises, All Occasion Cruises etc. Costs usually start around $55 per head, which includes the cruise and buffet."Bounty Theatre Restaurant",
Nowra. A weekend of fun for around $190 for two people. Still top value! The price includes Motel Accommodation, Theatre Restaurant Show with Dinner and full country breakfast on Sunday morning. Is anyone interested in these, or other events? See Graham to start the ball rolling. GB
Highlights In This Issue
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Last Of An Era
Rose Macinante (nee Defina) sadly passed away on Sunday 5th January, 2003. Her funeral was held at St Thomas Catholic Church, Lewisham on Friday 10 January 2003. Later that day Rose was laid to rest in the Defina family vault at Waverly Cemetery.
Rose was born on the 24th May 1907 and was the last remaining member of the Macinante family's first generation in Australia. Rose married Giocondo (Johnny) Macinante and had three children to him, Terry, Joe and Helen. When her husband Johnny died, Rose was left to raise her three children on her own. However, after some 12 years, Rose married Edmondo Macinante after the death of his wife, Maria.
Rose lived the majority of her life in the Rose Bay and Double Bay areas of Sydney where she was a well-known identity. She lived her life to the full, enduring the hard times and thoroughly enjoying the good times. The family, as a whole, has a plethora of stories and fond memories of Rose that would undoubtedly keep us captivated for hours upon hours.
Rose had an enormous respect and love for the Macinante family and friends. Her knowledge of the family was unsurpassed. You could ask "Auntie Rose" about any one of the family and she could tell you all. She will be sadly missed by all who loved her and cherished her endearing nature. GB/DG
Trip to Italy
Mick and Kath Macinante, Maria and Len Banks, Lynne and Barry Hails visited the Macinante's ancestral
homeland last month. They left Sydney on 3rd January for Italy, taking in Rome, Bologna, Sassuolo-Bologna,
Venice, San Marino, Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa, Assisi, Sorrento, Pompei, Capri, La Costiera,
and Amalfitana. We look forward to hearing of their adventures.
Greg and Mary Holloway plan to travel Italy later this year. If any of the family is interested or can provide some trips, then I am sure that this would be very much appreciated. GB
Rowe Cuddy will celebrate his 86th birthday on the 16th March 2003. We wish Rowe a very happy birthday and a hearty
celebration with his family and friends. GB
Canberra, Tuesday 12 November, 2002 Graham Beatson was awarded a College of Fellows fellowship of the Safety Institute of Australia
by His Excellency the Governor-General of Australia, The Rt Rev Dr Peter Hollingsworth. Graham and Marianne both attended Government
House, "Yarralumla", Canberra, ACT
for the award. After the awards, morning tea was provided and a chance to meet with their Excellencies the Governor-General
and Mrs Ann Hollingsworth and to inspect "Yarralumla" and its manicured gardens. DG
If you are looking for a holiday on the Gold Coast there is no better value for money than The Beatson's two-bedroom unit on the
beach at Tugun. $220.00 per week plus cleaning $49.50 or $280.00 school holidays. Unfortunately Christmas school holidays
are booked out. Contact the Gold Coast Agent, Andrew Reynolds on (07) 5534 1888. GB
Graham Beatson - Director