TONGA Expatriates

10/07/2018

RE: 2018 REUNION
Rob McClory has sent an email to contacts on his mailing list regarding organising a small get together.
It would appear that the Gold Coast and the dates previously mentioned are not suitable and he is now considering Brisbane.
New dates considered. 19th - 21st October.
No bookings have been made.
As many of us cannot attend at that time any interested expats should contact Rob McClory directly via his email address.

26/06/2018

2018 REUNION.
Rob McCLORY has indicated an interest in a reunion on the Gold Coast in September this year. Approx 29th September Or first weekend in October.
We will need an indication of interest in organising another event.
Our previous reunions have been immensely successful drawing large numbers.
Please indicate if you are interested in attending, on this page or
You can text me Laures 0412918208 or email [email protected].

31/03/2018

R.I.P. Alistair McLeod (31/3/2018)
We are very saddened today to hear the news that Alistair has passed away yesterday in Christchurch, New Zealand.
He was an Airline Captain Extraordinaire, a true Gentleman and he won the love and respect of all of us. He was great company, enjoyed a great sense of humour, and his wicked laugh will remain in our memories as well.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Doreen and the family and this very sad time.

16/02/2018

It would be wonderful if as many of us as possible made a donation, remembering what Pangaimotu Island gave to us when we lived in the Kingdom. Such good times we enjoyed there. Any amount you can spare would help.

in 1972, my youngest uncle Pangia (also known as Earle) returned to Tonga to take care of the matriarch of our family, his mother, my grandmother, Matila...at that time tourism in Tonga was in it's infancy and so started Pangaimotu Island Resort. With limited financial resources, Pangia and Ana (...

01/12/2017

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing Bob Allen. Bob and Marilyn were in a Tonga whilst Bob worked for Royal TONGAN Airlines. (1997-2000)
Our sincere sympathy goes to Marilyn and the family.

09/01/2017

R.I.P Gloriana. Photo taken at TWISC Christmas Party 1996

TWISC (Tonga Womens' International Social Club) Christmas Party 1996, lovely ladies

27/12/2016

R.I.P. JEFF LeSTRANGE . 25/12/2016
We are very sad to inform you all that Jeff has lost his battle and passed away on Christmas Day at home surrounded by his much loved family.
We extend our sincere sympathy to Janine, their children and grandchildren. Jeff will be sadly missed by all who loved him, were friends and acquaintances and business associates. He was a kind, funny, generous and caring Gentleman.
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS.
This Friday, 30th December, 11a.m. at Innes Garden Crematorium, Port Macquarie.
Janine has invited those who can attend to join the family for a gathering and light refreshments at their home, 7 Park Street, Wauchope NSW 2446 from 12.30p.m.
Please advise Janine if you can attend for catering purposes,
Or email Laures Tinworth at [email protected]
(Jeff in this photo at the Sydney Tonga Expats reunion, front right holding the Tongan flag)

27/12/2016

R.I.P. JEFF LeSTRANGE . 25/12/2016
We are very sad to inform you all that Jeff has lost his battle and passed away on Christmas Day at home surrounded by his much loved family.
We extend our sincere sympathy to Janine, their children and grandchildren. Jeff will be sadly missed by all who loved him, were friends and acquaintances and business associates. He was a kind, funny, generous and caring Gentleman.
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS.
This Friday, 30th December, 11a.m. at Innes Garden Crematorium, Port Macquarie.
Janine has invited those who can attend to join the family for a gathering and light refreshments at their home, 7 Park Street, Wauchope NSW 2446 from 12.30p.m.
Please advise Janine if you can attend for catering purposes,
Or email Laures Tinworth at [email protected]
(Jeff in this photo at the Sydney Tonga Expats reunion, front right holding the Tongan flag)

25/09/2016

TONGA REUNION 2016.
A wonderful experience for everyone who attended, a large group of expats some of whom lived in Tonga in the 80s. We were also privileged to have guests living in Tonga now attend some functions. These pics show our first day at TWISC morning tea. A Big Thankyou to the current Committee for welcoming us.

07/09/2016

Some good times here, who remembers making these costumes at the Bank of Tonga Residence, we were very creative.

06/09/2016

TONGA EXPATS REUNION IN TONGA
16th, 17th and 18th September.
Programmes are ready.

03/09/2016

ANOTHER TONGA EXPAT REUNION - ONLY 2 WEEKS NOW
Some wonderful memories of our huge Sydney Reunion in 2014.