Good thread Blokes, thank you all. Helps to fill in a few blanks for me, I was a boy at the time and a little shell shocked.
We flew out on a QF 74 around the 28/29th I think. I do remember my sister and I sharing a seat for the journey to Syd.
I Felt a bit special at Mascot when most of the folks went to various community accommodations and (The old man worked for QF) we enjoyed the pleasure of a stay at the Wentworth.