Blue & White June 2012 - St Stanislaus College Old Boys Association

Blue & White
Anthony Muller
(1982)
James McLaren (1990)
with Mitch Green (2012)
June 2012
From right: James Hurley (2009),
James Grant (1982), Chris Toole (1983),
Pip McIntosh (1986) & Xavier Chigwidden (2007).
Chapel Appeal
2012 SANIX Tour
Dan Robinson & Old Boys
Memorial Scoreboard opening
Old Boys 1st XV -v- 2012 1st XV

7 June, 2012
St Stanislaus’ College
Cnr Bentinck & Brilliant Streets (PO Box 97) Bathurst NSW 2795
Telephone: 02 6331 4177 Fax: 02 6331 4481
www.stannies.com
FROM THE CHAIR, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
To the St Stanislaus’ Community,
RE: HEAD OF SCHOOL 2013
Today, I would like to announce the appointment of the new Head
of School for the College in 2013.
Th e Provincial of the Congregation of the Mission (the Vincentians),
Fr Michael Walsh, has appointed Dr Anne Wenham to the position
of Head of School of St Stanislaus’ College, commencing January
2013. Anne holds the qualifi cations of Doctor of Philosophy, Master
of Th eology, Master of Education, Bachelor of Arts and a Diploma of
Education.
Anne is an experienced educator, with leadership experience in Catholic education spanning
28 years. She was Assistant Principal in two schools in the Sydney Archdiocese before taking
two Principal appointments with the Diocese of Parramatta. In 2005, she was appointed Assistant
Director Education Services for the Diocese of Lismore, prior to her most recent appointment
as Director of Catholic Schools for the Diocese in 2006.
Th e position attracted a large number of very well qualifi ed educational leaders. I chaired the
Selection Panel which included two members of the College Board; a parent representative;
a Director of Schools and a high-profi le educational leader. We also had the benefi t of our
Provincial, Fr Michael Walsh, joining the panel as an observer and the assistance of an external
consultant.
I would like to take this opportunity, on behalf of the St Stanislaus’ College community, to congratulate
Anne on her appointment to this position.
As you are all aware, our Headmaster Mr John Edwards, will be stepping down from this role
at the end of the year and the College will soon be celebrating his leadership of the past 20
years, prior to welcoming Dr Wenham in 2013.
Kind regards,
Fr Doug Akehurst CM
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EVANGELIZARE - PAUPERIBUS - MISIT - ME

The restoration of the
Old Boys Association President
St Stanislaus’ College Chapel
Dear Old Boys,
Th e Stannies Chapel
has been closed since
Father’s Day 2010 due
to concerns about the
structural stability of its
ceiling. Separate from
the ceiling, the Chapel
has also reached a stage
In recent months the Stannies Old Boys’ Association
have been very busy. On St Patrick’s Day we hosted the
Old Boys Rugby Gala Day which included an invitational
Stannies Old Boys 1st XV playing the 2012 Stannies 1st XV.
Th e Old Boys played under the banner of “the older we get,
the better we get”. Whilst clearly delusional in fact, it was a
great day for the college and Old Boys alike.
where substantial refur- Just recently the OBA participated in a very special mobishment
and restorament of the college, the opening of the Dan Robinson and
tion is needed. Advice Old Boys Memorial Scoreboard. Th e opening was truly
suggests that the cost without doubt, a memorable moment in our long history.
of a full restoration and To set the picture, the sight of hundreds of Old Boys span-
refurbishment would ning 50 years of Stannies, standing in drizzling rain on No
total $350,000. Th e 1 Oval, looking south to the new electronic scoreboard
Chapel has long played built in memory of Dan Robinson and other Old Boys who
a central part in the life have died shortly aft er graduating from Stannies, singing
of the College and the the Vincentius, was truly a spine tingling moment.
broader community
and it is vital that it is
returned to full use urgently.
Th e Chapel itself
is also a central component
in the heritage
listed buildings at Stannies. It is hoped that the costs of
restoration will be gathered from all those who hold the
Chapel dear - the current College community, Old Boys,
former parents, past staff and the broader general community
who value the beauty of this historic building and its
role in Bathurst and the Central West for almost 150 years.
ONLY DAYS REMAINING FOR TAX DEDUCTIBLE
DONATIONS FOR THE 2012 FINANCIAL YEAR
Th e weekend was a refl ection on our lost mates but also a
celebration by four separate reunion classes of the Stannies
spirit. Th e classes of 1957-1962, 1967-1972, 1982-1987
and 1987-1992 enjoyed great reunions. Th e OBA wishes
to extend our appreciation to the organisers of each reunion;
they are diffi cult tasks to chase down lost mates, their
eff orts are much appreciated. Personally, I must thank all
classes for the welcome they gave the OBA as my wife and
I attended each gathering over the weekend.
In other news, this July the OBA will launch a new annual
fund raising raffl e. Th e executive are mindful that we don’t
want to bite Old Boys all the time for a dollar, so we decided
the best option for Old Boys to support our ideals with
minimal eff ort was to create an annual raffl e with prizes
Donations for the refurbishment and restoration are fully
tax deductible. Please consider making a donation now
and also enjoy the benefi ts of tax deductibility for the year
ended 30th June 2012. Th e College asks persons to consider
donations of $100 or an amount that people are able to
pay and to make the payment in one of the ways outlined
below. All donations to the St Stanislaus’ College Chapel
to the value of $5,000. Th is year, fi rst prize is a 7 night Fiji
holiday including airfares staying at the Sheraton Fiji. Th e
OBA believes that this raffl e is a very simple way for Old
Boys to help ensure our future fi nancial viability, selling
10 tickets amongst your family and friends should not be
an onerous task. Th ere is also a prize for the highest ticket
seller.
Appeal are made to the St Stanislaus’ College Building
Fund which is fully tax deductible.
During the past few years, the Old Boys have completed
a considerable amount of work to create a Bursary Fund
Th ere are several ways to make your fully tax deductible con- with approved tax deductibility status from the Australian
tribution; either via Cheque, Credit Card, Cash or Electronic Taxation Offi ce. As tax time is just around the corner, if
Funds Transfer (EFT).
you need to fi nd a hollow log to minimise your taxation
EFT details: Account: St Stanislaus College Building Fund
BSB: 064-786
Account Number: 282080109
obligations, please consider making a contribution to help
assist future Stannies boys. See www.stanniesoldboys.com
for full details.
To ensure that the transferred funds can be reconciled with
your details and a receipt for tax purposes posted to you, it
is important that you send an email to accountant@stannies.
In closing, the OBA is still rebuilding. If you have some
spare time, we’d appreciate your contribution, as many
hands make light work.
com containing your name, address, phone number, the date
you made the transfer and the amount transferred.
Yours in the betterment of Stannies,
Lachlan Sullivan (1981)
Cash is payable at the College Business Offi ce 9am - 5pm
Monday to Friday. For more information please phone 6331
4177.
President
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DAN ROBINSON
& Old Boys Memorial Scoreboard
A GREAT GATHERING
One of the largest College activities for the year took place on
the weekend of 2nd and 3rd June 2012, when the Dan Robinson
& Old Boys Memorial Scoreboard was opened. June
2nd was the day set down for the ISA Rugby fi xture between
Stannies and Kinross Wolaroi School and was also the only
free weekend for Old Boy Beau Robinson over the winter
months, given his commitments to the Queensland Reds. It
seemed therefore, a particularly apt time to open the Dan
Robinson & Old Boys Memorial Scoreboard. When word
of the opening day went out, a number of Old Boy groups
immediately decided also to make it their reunion weekend.
Formal reunions for the classes of 1962, 1972, 1987 and 1992
took place, as well as many informal gatherings for classes
spread across many decades.
THE IDEA
Th e idea for the scoreboard emerged following discussions
between the school and the Robinson family, who donated
$20,000 to the project following the death of their son Dan
Robinson in 2010. As many projects do, the scoreboard project
took on a life of its own, as various persons contributed
to the completion of the scoreboard. From commencement,
when it was to be just the Dan Robinson Scoreboard, it became
the Dan Robinson & Old Boys Memorial Scoreboard.
Inscribed on brass plaques are the names of Stannies Old
Boys who have died either at school or in the fi ve years aft er
leaving school. Stannies has a special relationship with these
boys and their families in remembering them. On Saturday
2nd June 2012, while the rain lightly fell, hundreds and hun-
dreds of Old Boys, as well as current students and spectators
from Kinross Wolaroi, gathered around the scoreboard for
its offi cial opening. Th e project was blessed by the President,
Fr Doug Akehurst CM and opened by the Robinson family.
Beau Robinson spoke to the crowd about the project and its
importance, not just for the Robinson family and the families
of all the boys named, but also for our College as our sense
of community grows ever stronger in the remembering and
the caring. It was particularly moving when the Vincentius
was sung by the young and the old, in the quiet of the lightly
falling rain, as people remembered past days and past boys.
RUGBY AND COMING TOGETHER
In terms of the rugby, Stannies achieved a draw in the 1st
XV fi xture. Fullback Mitchell Green, aft er earlier missing
three relatively easy penalties, converted a Stannies try in
the fi nal minutes of the game, from the extremity of the
touch line, to howls of delight from the Stannies crowd.
A draw seemed a fi tting end to the day for all concerned.
In the evening, reunion groups gathered downtown and a
very large dinner took place in the PAC with special guests
Beau Robinson and the Robinson family (Larry, Chris and
Kylie). Beau spoke impressively and his presence was much
appreciated by the large number of younger Old Boys present
on the night. On the Sunday, many Old Boys attended
Mass with our current community in the Marble Hall
Chapel and then attended a morning tea aft erwards. It was
all quite magical and it is times like this that sustain and
nourish long aft er the event. May there be many more such
times in the years to come.
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Scoreboard Fundraiser Dinner
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China/Japan
Stannies in
APRIL/MAY 2012
St Stanislaus’ College China/Japan SANIX Tour 2012
Photo: The Summer Palace of the Chinese Emperors. Looking across the man-made lake, dug with manual tools towards a hill created by
workers with manual tools with a temple upon the hill.
CHINA/JAPAN TOUR
Twenty six Stannies students and three Stannies staff members returned to the College on 8th May aft er three weeks touring
China and Japan. While the tour had as one of its focal points participation in an international schoolboy rugby tournament
in Japan, the tour planned broader and deeper experiences which were realised beyond our expectations.
Th e tour provided our students and staff with a series of unforgettable experiences that will remain in the memory of many
life long. Some of the images include: the sheer massive size of many things in China, from buildings to squares to airports
and to the numbers who gather at popular destinations; the steepness of the climb up Th e Great Wall inclusive of the deep
depressions made in solid stone by those who have trod this way before over the centuries; the colour, vitality and excitement
of Beijing theatrical productions; the feeling of sacredness and universality in joining with a broad cross-section of Chinese
to celebrate Mass in central Beijing; the thrill of the bargain that is to be experienced in places such as the Silk Markets;
the street life and the street dancing that we encountered;
the sense of history and tradition combined with current
rapid economic growth and social change in China;
the incredible generosity of the Nanzan homestay families
and of Nanzan High School Japan; the power of the
peace response to the dropping of the Atomic bomb from
the people of Nagasaki and Japan; the wonderful hosting
of SANIX at Fukuoka; the joy of representing not just
Stannies but Australia, at a tournament involving teams
from around the Earth; the experience of interacting with
teams from so many diff erent languages and cultures in
positive and joyful ways; and the happiness of returning
to Australia, appreciating a little more of the richness that
is made available to so many in this nation and of the incredibly
high standard of living that so many Australians
enjoy, relative to the rest of the world.
What an experience!
Tiananmen Square, central Beijing
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Entrance to the Forbidden City
Gathered Gathered around around the the Altar Altar at St Joseph’s, Joseph’s, Central Central Beijing. Beijing.
The Hypocentre of the Atomic Blast,
Nagasaki Japan.
Street Street dancing dancing and and ‘walking ‘walking
the the talk’ talk’ in in central central Beijing. Beijing.
The lads looking ‘dapper’ in shirts they purchased from
The Silk Markets in Central Beijing.
Kendo at our brother school Nanzan High School, Nagasaki
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Postcards
Old Boys News
Old Boy Professor Chris Flynn
of the Kyushu Institute of
Information Sciences, with his
Stannies jumper from the 1970s in
Fukuoka Japan.
CHRIS FLYNN (SSC 1978)
A welcome visitor to a number
of our SANIX Tour games and
strong supporter of Stannies
was Chris Flynn. Chris has for
many years lived in Fukuoka
and currently is a professor at the Kyushu Institute of Information
Sciences. Chris was able to attend two of our
six games and addressed the boys in preparation for the
fi xture against the Fukuoka team, of which Chris has been
a coach to a number of its players when they were juniors.
Chris studied Japanese at Macquarie University and journeyed
to Fukuoka in 1987 where he worked on television
and radio and as a writer for various local news magazines.
Chris also has formal qualifi cations as a freelance translator
and interpreter. Currently, Chris teaches English at
the Kyushu Institute of Information Sciences. Chris has
maintained his love of Rugby and is very much involved
in junior rugby coaching in Japan, and keeps his hand in
the electronic media as a presenter at LOVE FM Fukuoka.
Chris is also still trying to introduce cricket to the island
of Kyushu. Chris has also emulated his brother, Michael,
by becoming a published author with his book ‘Faces of
Fukuoka’. Chris and two of his brothers attended Stannies
in the 1970s. Michael Flynn has published several books
on Australian history and brother Jonathan has been an
ABC News journalist for many years who currently continues
to work on the ABC Foreign News Desk.
MIKE REEDY (1985)
Mike attended Stannies from 1980 -1985. Like the vast majority
of successful international racing drivers, his love for
motorsport commenced when he started racing Go Karts
on the Orange track. In 1988, Mike ventured to England to
pursue his dream - to attend the Jim Russell Racing School
at Donington Park and win the sought aft er Most Promising
Driver award. Whilst in the UK, Mike became a Grade
Net Maintain
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Suite 3, 103 Piper Street
Bathurst NSW 2795
Contact: Mark McCormick (1976)
Phone: 02 6334 2333
www.netmaintain.com.au
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College
1 racing instructor and a senior
instructor at the Jim Russell Racing
School, working for many
car manufacturers doing testing
and launches of new vehicles.
In recent years Mike has continued
racing in Australia but his
main emphasis has been the big
endurance races at the Nurburgring 24 hour in Germany
and the Sepang 12 Hour in Malaysia. Mike now has a base
in the UK at Stony Stratford in Buckinghamshire as well
as his residence in Bathurst. Mike has just completed the
ADAC Zurich 24-Hour Race at the famous Nurburgring
F1 circuit, fi nishing a commendable 6th in class in a Subaru
WRX. An amazing 171 cars started the race.
Mike’s older brothers Anthony and David also attended
Stannies, David’s son Andrew is currently in Year 12.
CRAIG SHARAH (SSC 1985)
Bathurstians would
be well aware of
Country Fruit, located
opposite
Machattie Park in
George Street.
Country Fruit Bathurst’s
owner Craig
Sharah, a proud Stannies Old Boy, is a fourth generation
greengrocer with a passion for quality produce. Take a few
seconds to look closely at the photo of Craig and his wife
Anna. Th is retail outlet is almost like a piece of art, so it is
little surprise that Country Fruit rose to the top from over
200 entries for the fourth year in a row, winning the prestigious
Sydney Markets Regional Greengrocer of the Year
award. Th e award recognises Country Fruit for its exceptional
fresh fruit and vegetable shopping experience. Th e
winner was judged against 40 separate criteria. Becoming
a fi nalist is a huge achievement; taking out the actual title
is industry recognition of being the best of the best. Craig
says buying local is key to success, as it supports local pro-
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ducers, ensures freshness, and is good for the environment.
He says, “we buy the absolute best on the market, and we
support local wherever we can to ensure the best”.
PETER IRELAND (SSC 1974)
Peter Ireland was Head Prefect in 1974, played in the fi rst
ever Waratah Shield team winners in 1974, returned to the
college as a teacher from 1979-1987, assumed the role of
1st XV coach in 1980-1987, won two Waratah Shield fi nals
in 1980 and 1981, lost a fi nal in 1986 but arguably was one
of Stannies most successful coaches. One thing that is for
sure, no XV squad were ever fi tter. Peter’s athleticism was
noted, so it is no surprise to read that he continues to set
records in his fi ft ies, having narrowly missed out on winning
his fi ft h Balmoral Burn in a row. Peter completed the
distance in 1m 46 seconds, missing the trophy by a meagre
0.2 seconds in his age category. Th e Balmoral Burn is set
on Sydney’s steepest hill over 420 metres, raising over $3
million for hospital medical equipment throughout Australia
and New Guinea. Individually, Peter raised around
$5000.00, making him the highest individual fundraiser,
beating many corporate contributors. Peter’s brother Mark
was President of Stannies Old Boys for 12 years to 2007,
whilst father John is an honorary Stannies Old Boy, having
watched just about every 1st XV home game since the late
1960’s, rain hail or shine.
(DAVID) KE ITH JAMES
(SSC 1942 – 1944)
Keith came to visit Stannies on a
cool windy June day. Upon getting
out of the car, Keith rubbed his
hands and instantly remarked that
the weather hadn’t got any better
and it was still cold. Keith talked of
the time when a Lancaster bomber
fl ew at 300 feet through Bathurst
and the army camps that were on
the other side of the river. He remembered
when Damien Parer
came to visit Stannies and spoke to the students about
his photography. He also remembered wearing his school
shoes through to their soles and the composite granite that
used to be outside the refectory. He remembered the then
pool which was located on the far end of the Keady Oval
and how it was unfi ltered and the four handball courts that
are now the Ag rooms.
Keith told us how he came to Stannies as a boarder from
Maitland on a Bishop’s Bursary. Th ere were about 200
boarders and 40 day boys. He asked if there was still a mad
rush at lunchtime to get to the Ref for food!
When Keith left Stannies in 1944, he went to work for his
mother driving trucks, then went on to work at ComSteel
in Newcastle. Upon leaving ComSteel, he purchased a vegetable
farm on the river fl ats in Largs, Maitland and went to
work at the Curry smelter when it opened. He stayed there
until his retirement.
Keith married Shirley Medcalf of Maitland and raised
four children; three boys David, Nigel and Kristian and a
daughter Janine. Keith and Shirley have 7 grandchildren
and still live on the vege farm on the Hunter River fl ats
growing lucerne.
LACHLAN CHARLTON (SSC 2004)
Lachlan Charlton was married in the Marble Hall Chapel
to his beautiful bride Anna on Saturday 28th April. Lachlan
and Anna visited Stannies on a number of occasions before
the wedding to make sure that the day would be memorable
for them and their families and friends. Best man
for Lachlan was Michael Doolan (SSC 2004 from Forbes)
and groomsmen included Lachlan Ayoub (SSC 2004 from
Sydney) and Lachlan’s brothers Cameron (SSC 2002) and
Andrew (SSC 2008).
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Stannies 1st XV -v- Stannies Old Boys Invitation 1st XV
MATCH REVIEW
It is said that old age and treachery will always beat youth,
skill and overconfi dence. Th is, however, was not the case
when the 2012 Stannies 1st XV squad took on for the fi rst
time in over 30 years, an invitation Stannies Old Boys Association
1st XV on Saturday, 17th March on the No 1 Oval.
Word around the ground was that the 2012 1st XV squad,
under new coach Dean Oxley, were feeling the pressure at
the prospect of matching the skills of a well balanced Old
Boys side that boasted no less than four rugby internationals
in the backline; Wallabies Tim Lane, Marty Roebuck,
James Grant and Scottish international James McLaren,
Australian School Boy rep Tony Muller, plus well known
Bulldog Pip McIntosh, none of whom have lost their fi nesse
(but maybe some speed) for the game they play in heaven.
President of the Stannies Old Boys, Lachlan Sullivan, stated
that the game was of a great standard and played in good
spirit. Some minor changes to rules were made to minimise
injury to all and the game was tightly contested to the half
time whistle. Considering the Old Boys side ranged from
20 through to 58 years and had only a twenty minute training
session before they ran on, it was great to lead 29-
24 at the most important point, half time. It was
then that the Old Boys needed new legs and lots
of oxygen. It was a great day for the college community
and Old Boys are already lined up for next
year. For the boys of the College, it was great to see
the 1st XV notch up their fi rst win of the season.
Th e second half belonged to the youthful Stannies
St Stanislaus’ College Old Boys 1st XV
1st XV who combined well, in particular in the forwards,
setting up the outside backs for some good tries, running
away with the game 40 odd to 30 something at full time.
Former international James Grant initiated the match as a
fundraiser for the Old Boys and played against his own son,
Jack. It is hoped that the Stannies 1st XV -v- Stannies Old
Boys 1st XV will become an annual event, as this year it
was well received by all. In the words of the Headmaster,
“Stannies was the winner on the day”.
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Memorable Moments
PAT STAPLETON attended Stannies from 1941-1944. He
recalls his parents paid 22 pounds a term for tuition and
board. Pat remembers well the age group football competitions
where players from east of Bathurst played those
from the west. Each player contributed sixpence, the winning
team collected 15 shillings. Upon the end of the
game, the two captains would go down town with suitcases
to purchase cakes, the winning team having a rare feast.
Pat advises that these games were not permitted oft en.
* * * *
NICHOLAS TOWNLEY (1999) recalls a Year 9 IT class
with Mr McNamara who was paranoid that his class would
be targeted by Year 12 on their last day of school. Evidently
Mr McNamara appeared outside the classroom door with
a harassed, almost scared look, as his eyes darted up and
down the corridor before telling Year 9 to be “quick, quick,
bring in your bags as well, quick quick before Year 12 get
here”!
* * * *
BRIAN MOCKLER (1972) recalls catching the train,
sometimes a stream train, each day from Wimbledon to
Bathurst and then walking up to school.
* * * *
KIERAN GLEESON (1970) recalls 10 hour train trips
from Coonamble arriving in Bathurst at 2am. Kieran attributes
his time at Stannies for practical life learning that
he still calls upon over 40 years later.
* * * *
TED CHRISTESEN (1950) recalls Tom Cooney’s enormous
drop kick from the Stannies side of halfway, in muddy
conditions. Th e ball disappeared into the sky, descended
and cleared the crossbar, giving Stannies a 2-0 win over
Bathurst Railway. Ted claims the Stannies Firsts won three
successive premierships without their line being crossed
once. Ted claims Tom Collins was a magic 5/8 and captain.
On one occasion in 1949 when Stannies played St Pats A’s,
Tom Collins stole the ball from the arms of an attacking
player just as he was about to score. Nil all at half time,
Tom Collins decided to kick towards the Pat’s backline,
Smithy (possibly John) playing on the left wing intercepted
a pass and scored giving Stannies a 5-0 win. Ted claims it
was the only time in the whole game that Stannies were
able to get inside their opponents half.
* * * *
DES O’MALLEY (1958) recalls arriving at Stannies from
a very small bush school with a tennis court. Des thought
he was a class act with the racquet until he tried out for the
house tennis team, only to be fl ogged 6-1 by Phil Woolnough
from Warren fi rst up. Des claims he immediately
decided to concentrate on football. Des tells too of Peter
Watson, known as Tumbleweed, from Leeton whose parents
owned a grocery store. Peter evidently received “the
most exciting food parcels” which he generously shared
with his mates.
* * * *
MICHAEL PALMER (1997) recalls the passion of Stannies
rugby, especially running through the tunnel onto the No
1 Oval.
* * * *
LACHLAN SULLIVAN (1981) told the story previously of
attending a sheep sale in Warren in about 1985. On that
day, a local stock carrier heard me say that I was heading
back through Bathurst. Th e story goes that this unknown
truckie in a fl ash pulled out a $20 note, asking me to give
to his son at Stannies. $20 cash to a total stranger but a
stranger with a common thread, a Stannies boy. Just a few
weeks ago I met up once again with this truckie. Jeff Ryan
walked up to me, introduced himself and thanked me once
again, Jeff was attending the 50 year reunion of the class
of 1962, originally from Canowindra, then from Trangie.
Jeff ’s son Greg (1987), the recipient of the cash back in
1985 was also attending his 25 year reunion at Stannies.
Small world.
* * * *
PETER COLLINS (1957) recalls some great quotes: Fr
Frank Cahill stating “the bat must hit the ball to score some
runs”. Fr Jim Maloney, “Peter, we want you to pass the ball”,
Fr Peter Creede, “Mr Collins, put out your hand” prior to
receiving “6 of the best” for hitting George Cox with a pillow
aft er lights out.
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Please make
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Stannies Old Boys Association
PO Box 950
Bathurst NSW 2795
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