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

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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 PO Box 1849 Suite 3, 103 Piper Street Bathurst NSW 2795 Contact: Mark McCormick (1976) Phone: 02 6334 2333 www.netmaintain.com.au info@netmaintain.com.au POST RECEIVED St. Stanislaus’ 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- Website Design & Development Website Maintenance Content Management Systems Ecommerce Solutions Website Hosting Hosted Email Solutions Domain Name Registrations Proudly powering www.stanniesoldboys.com Mention this ad for a free domain name registration/renewal (conditions apply) Page 8 Blue & White June 2012
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). 118 smartly appointed rooms, quiet location with rural views To make a reservation contact 6338 1888 or email reservations_bathurst@rydges.com Quote ‘Stannies Old Boys’ and receive a 10% discount 1 Conrod Straight, Mount Panorama NSW 2795 Blue & White June 2012 Page 9
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