Marist Brothers High School Darlinghurst
Blue & Blue
14th. Sept, 2014
Gentlemen,
Welcome to the
Spring edition of the B&B. Let’s hope the deluges of recent times are
behind us and that sunshine prevails for a good while.
The next OBU
luncheon is Tuesday, November 18th, 2014 to be held at the
Rugby Club. The 10.30am Mass at St. Patricks, Church Hill will precede
the luncheon. The Class of 1964 are still celebrating their half-century
since leaving Darlo.
In the last
edition, we advised of the Marist College Canberra Foundation Lunch on
17 October, which will have a Darlinghurst Old Boys’ focus. The former
Minister for Defence, Hon. Brendan Nelson will be speaking as special
guest, which is most appropriate in this first centenary year of WW1.
For those wishing to attend the function , please find forms enclosed.
For an insight into the passion Bill Duncan experienced while visiting
the school,
please
click here. To register your interest, please send your booking form
(enclosed) to Bill Halcro, OBU Secretary, 20 Paterson St, Matraville
2036 of email an advice to
darlo@6mins.com
The Darlo
historian, Scott Coleman [MSC Canberra], has once again made more
notable contributions to our records of distinguished MB Darlinghurst
Old Boys:
Flying Officer Jim Comans DFC and Bar
This is reading
not to be missed, of the heroism by members of our fraternity.
Both Gavan Young
[LC’43] and Bill Halcro [LC’49] welcomed great, grandchildren
into the world. Gavan, who recently moved from Abbotsford to Riverview,
welcomed young William, while Bill welcomed Sophia, his fourth great
grandchild.
Sports: It’s approaching
that time of the year again, with the Chippendale Cup looming so
golfers, please contact Jay Robertson [LC’59} to register your
interest, with a mention of a preferred course and your preferred dates.
You can email Jay at
jrober42@optusnet.com.au
Both the course and dates will be announced after a decision has been
taken on preferences.
Tony Morrissey
[HSC’65], stands up to be counted as he speaks out against the soaring
costs of education under the Baird government in an article published in
the Southern Courier, Aug 25, 2014. See
Article.
The historic
statement of rights by children, “The
Children’s Manifesto”, continues to grow with support in an
increasing number of countries. Br Paul Murphy continues his
globe trotting as he advises, “I’m thanking various donors, Foundations
and the like who have assisted me in purchasing the property for my
street kids, and building a new purpose-built halfway home to
rehabilitate the kids and their families to live successfully and in
Hope.” Those seeking further information and the latest news on the
centre to assist disadvantaged children in the Philippines, which Br.
Paul founded, can follow the link
Kuya Center
or simply go to the website at
http://www.kuyacenter.org
Here we have a
photo of “Murf” taken just outside of Santiago de Compostela after a
ten-day, arduous trek with his arthritis! This sign is about 3 kms from
the Cathedral where Mass is offered for pilgrims at midday each day.
Vale Peter
Thompson
Colleen Thompson
writes to advise us of the passing of Peter. “I lost my very lovely man,
Peter Thompson, on the 7th June, 2014. He fought a very long
battle with prostate cancer and eventually lost his fight. He never lost
his sense of humour or the love of his family. We had a requiem mass in
the town of Bowraville, where we have lived for the last 15 years. They
tell me that there is great sorrow where there was great love and I
truly believe that. Thanks and may God bless you all.
Colleen Thompson
and the family of Peter Thompson.
Vale Bill Kirwin
[LC’46].
Jim Brassil kindly
advised of the passing of Bill and his notice appeared in the SMH on
25-8-2014.
Vale Don Simpson
[LC’46]
Don’s wife called
the OBU to advise of the passing of Don. He was 85 years old.
Lost contact:
We have received three Return-to-Sender advices so if anybody can assist
with updated contacts for the following Old Boys, please advise Bill
Halcro: Frank Richardson of Beacon Hill, Paul Bernasconi of Narrabeen
and Colin Jenkins of Walcha.
Beyond Blue
continues to provide support for anxiety and depression, providing
resources for recovery, management and resilience.
www.beyondblue.org.au
Humour:
Peter Clarke
[HSC’68] passes on some advice on How To Maintain a Healthy Level of
Insanity in Retirement.
1. At Lunch Time,
Sit In Your Parked Car With Sunglasses on and point a Hair Dryer At
Passing Cars...watch 'em Slow Down!
2. On all your
cheque stubs, write 'For Marijuana'!
3. Skip down the
street Rather Than Walk and see how many looks you get.
4. Order a Diet
Water whenever you go out to eat, with a serious face.
5. Sing Along At
The Opera.
6. When The Money
Comes Out of The ATM, Scream 'I Won! I Won!'
7. When Leaving the
Zoo, start Running towards the Car Park, Yelling 'Run For Your Lives!
They're Loose!'
8. Tell Your
Children over dinner: 'Due to the economy, we are going to have to let
one of you go...
9. Pick up a box of
condoms at the pharmacy, go to the counter and ask where the fitting
room is…
And The Final Way
To Keep A Healthy Level Of Insanity:
10. Go to a large
Department stores fitting room and yell out: THERE IS NO TOILET PAPER IN
HERE!
Servo fidem,
Kym Derriman
Marist Brothers Darlinghurst Old Boys’ Union
*LC Year refers to those who sat the LC or HSC in that year and also to their classmates who left school in earlier years.
President, OBU
Kym Derriman
9311 3344
Vice President
Tony Morrissey
9311 4598
Secretary/Treasurer
Bill Halcro
9661 7710
Marist Executive
Br. Paul Murphy
0449 640540
Social Media Portfolio
Tim Martin
Sports Portfolio
Jay Robertson
All mail to:
The Secretary,
MBHSD_OBU
20 Paterson St
Matraville 2036
eMail:
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