A couple who met and fell in love while working at the Brisbane 1982 Commonwealth Games will take a stroll down memory lane when the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) Queen’s Baton Relay passes through Griffith University’s Nathan campus this weekend.
Julie Mann of Wellington Point was working as the secretary for the Griffith University’s librarian when she and other university staff members were asked if they wanted to work at the Games for two weeks or take time off.
Former Griffith University librarian secretary Julie Mann (middle row, second from left) with Griffith staff members who also worked at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane.
“So many people said no, I couldn’t believe it,” Mrs Mann said.
“How awesome was this, two weeks working at the Games and I get two weeks off in lieu during the year? I had a hoot.”
It was while working at one of the campus security checkpoints
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