15 April 2016
The formal 'dining out' to mark the retirements of CAPT Bob Hume RFD RANR and CMDR Shane Stone AC QC RANR. Venue Queensland Club, Brisbane. A 'dining out' has its origins in the English Navy and is a formal wardroom (mess) function to farewell a retiring officer. Rules are relaxed to include civilian and family members to attend. Navy League Chairman Mr. Harvey Greenfield, LEUT Bill Rochaix RANR, Mrs. Denise Phipps and LEUT Geoffrey Gunn RANR.