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. CAPT Peter Bowers RAN, Director Navy Legal Services and CMDR the Honourable Margaret White AO RANR (Ret.).