The Hon John Howard MP

to attend our Midwinter Festivities
on 21st June, 2005
Midwinter is the occasion of the biggest celebration of the Antarctic year. It marks the start of the progressive return of the sun, and the approximate halfway point of expeditioners’ period of residence and employment in Antarctica.

The day beginning with a traditional Mid-Winter swim at 1030am, followed quickly by a hot outdoor spa, cocktails from 1130am till stumps, and a sumptuous banquet which will be served in the ‘Wallow’at 2.30pm.
You are also invited to stay for the evening’s Casey 2005 Concert.
Dress for the meal is semi-formal.
However if you are travelling from afar I strongly advise very warm clothing for a safe passage to the Station,

Transport and Accommodation
Unfortunately you will need to provide your own transport to our area, but we shall be happy to collect you from one of our local landing sites, or from the ice edge.

Sea ice conditions in June are usually still suitable for fly-off by long range helicopter from your yacht, and depending upon recent weather if the sea ice has blown away from the coast at the time of your approach you might even be able to sail right up to our wharf.

We have no fewer than four aircraft landing sites on the ice plateau within 80 km of Casey which can be brought up to useable condition at a couple of weeks notice (please advise whether your aircraft should land on skis on snow, or on wheels on ice). Fuel can be provided from the station.
The forecasted weather will be for temperatures between -20° and -25°C with variable winds up to 60 knots and sunrise at…..oops, it doesn’t actually rise here at this time of the year.

Please RSVP by June 14th
We do not expect the next mail delivery till early summer and therefore suggest to RSVP by e-mail or fax to avoid delays for bookings and accommodation.

With kind regards

Barry Jones
Winter, Senior Electrical Fitter/ Mechanic
RSVP:
From Australia - Tel: 0011 672 12 8802, Fax: 0011 672 12 8857 Internationally - Tel: .+ 672 12 8802, Fax: ….+ 672 12 8857