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Dan McErlean 12 Werona Street, Sunnybank Qld 4109 Dear Old Boys

Our next meeting will be held at ‘The Public Service Club’, Level 1 Function Room, 84 William Street (cnr Stephens Lane) on Friday 18 September 2015 from 12 noon through until about 2pm; but feel free to drop in anytime from 11am on, as your commitments dictate and join old Boy mates in convivial fellowship.

If travelling by train to the Central Railway Station, you can catch a free City Loop bus from Stop 8 opposite Central Station in Ann Street that allows you to alight at Stop 103 in the Government Precinct, just outside ‘The Public Service Club’ at 84 William Street. The bus services on this route are every 10-15 minutes.

Our Christmas break-up meeting will be held on Friday 20 November 2015. This is a Claimer meeting, so please make a special effort to keep this date free.

Laurie Blacka would welcome a phone call from any Old Boys interested in a social game of Lawn Bowls on Sunday 18 October 2015 in the Inter City Brisbane v Toowoomba match at the Toowoomba North Bowls Club for the ‘Kevin Lee Memorial Trophy’. Laurie’s phone number is 3359 5365.

Please remember Old Boys and Friends of the College recently deceased: Fr John Clancy, Fr Jeff Scully, Bro TJN Campbell cfc, John Eaton, Jack McErlean (husband of Val (Roney ) and father of Brian and Barry ), Ambrose Sullivan ( husband of Rita), father and father-in-law of Carolyn and Laurie Doherty, Monica and Brian Siemsen, Tony and Cathy Sullivan, Paul and Jenelle, 11 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild . Pat Rohde (1964/69) who passed away suddenly on 13/8/15 and his mother, Frances Rohde (wife of Con RIP) died on 19/8/15. Pat was the husband of Denise , father Stephen, Patricia, Matthew (RIP) brother of Marie, Anne, Jack, Margo and Helen ), Jim Dredge (husband of Jan and brother of Neville, Kevin and Bro Michael cfc ) and Patricia (Long) Fisher sister of Frances, Molly, Jim, Pat and Tom), Daphne Patricia (Dell) Garrett sister of Graham Sweeney . Jill Rowen , wife of Jim, Peter Jeffrey who was a Counsellor on College Staff between 1996 and 2011. Please also remember a number who are unwell or recovering from surgery: Doug and Tim Coonan, Kevin Killoran, Pat Seymour, John Keightley, Colin Green, Joe Mulhall, Trevor Muller, Tom Hutchinson, Bill and Pat McErlean, Reg Taylor, Greg Keen, Lorna Dunne, David Wilkinson, Jack Davis and Pat Peut.

Mrs Frances Rohde (aged 96 years) lived opposite the College entrance in Hill St and next to the Brother Frank Rodgers’ Sports Fields. She was a much loved member of the St Mary’s College extended family. Her brother Billy Maloney attended the College in the 1930s and as an Allied Flight Pilot in World War II forced landed his damaged aircraft deep inside hostile territory in Holland in September 1944. He survived, but minutes later his life was brutally ended and in July 1945 the circumstances of his death became the subject of an Allied War Crimes Investigation. A book ‘Flightpath to Murder’ by British Author, Steve Darlow, records the trial and outcome.

Our Special Thanks are extended to Kevin Bianchi (1969/76), Redmond Byrne (1951/54), LW (Bill) Fechner (Scholarship 1957), Kevin Garrett 1939/48 and Dux and College Captain 1948, Tim Hagan (1951/60), Leo Kruger (1955/63), D oug Lee (1945/46), Noel Muller (1952/59), Denis Murphy (1949/56), Stanley Myers (Scholarship 1945), Gerard McMahon (1987/91), Bob McNaught (Year 12 – 1971), Trevor Taylor (1958/64) and Kevin Walsh (1960/68) who have taken up Life Memberships recently.

Old Boys celebrating birthdays recently have included Jim Barron ( 92 ), Justin Dwyer, Peter Kennedy, Fred Lincoln, Pat Long, John Orford, Fr Hal Ranger, Terry Ranger and Denis Reynolds.

Annual Membership Fee ($10.00) for Calendar Year 2015 is now due / or Life Memberships are available (Fee $100.00) * * * Cheques as donations towards the Indoor Sports Complex should be made payable to ‘Br. Baptiste O’Sullivan Building Fund ’. They are fully Tax Deductible and will be receipted.

Bryan McSweeney Dan McErlean Dan Reilly 1 President Secretary Co-Ordinator (07) 3278 9682 (07) 3345 4404 (07) 3395 1813

TBOBA (Brisbane Sub Branch) Meeting – 17/7/15

Present Apologies

Bro Barry Buckley Barry Kuhnemann Fr Paul Chandler Merv Henson John Bagget Doug Lee Bro Kevin Dwyer John Hutchinson Nev Card Jim Long Frank Adamson Fred Lincoln Maurie Drew Paul McClure Nat Chandler Mick Moloney Brien Dunne Dan McErlean John Coyer Bernie Murphy Brian Gagen Bryan McSweeney Noel Cronin Terry Murphy Terry Gesch Jack Parker Frank Deighton Peter McMahon Rolly Griffin Graham Swenson John Drew John Noonan John Hagan Trevor Traylor Allan Duncan John O’Neill Tim Hagan Noel Frost Kerry Taylor Joe Hanna Reg Taylor Glen Wiedman

TBOBA (Buderim) Meeting – 31/7/15

Present Apologies

Rod Anderson Bernie Murphy Noel Adcock Mick Moloney Redmond Byrne Terry Murphy Reg Boland Don Rolls Grahame Dornbusch Dan McErlean John Cantwell Bob Stevens Bill Fechner John Noonan Jan Cantwell Jim Stokes Bob Grundy Martin O’Sullivan John Crotty Carmel Stokes Jim Long Merv Paddison Fr Tyronne Deere Darryl Stirling Michael Long Ron Roney Tim Fitzpatrick Laurie Walsh Pat Long Glen Thompson Nev Fraser Jim Wiedman Tom Long Adrienne Thompson Fr Marty Larsen Dr Keith Wilkinson Pat Mullins Brad Wilson Brian Lynam Lance Wilson

‘Coming Events’

18/9/2015 Brisbane TBOBA Sub-Branch Meeting – 1 st Floor, Function Room, ‘The Public Service 11am – 2pm Club’, 84 William Street (cnr Stephens Lane, Brisbane) 17/10/2015 1956 / 1965 Class Reunion: Toowoomba TBA Classmates from 1956 onwards to Junior 1963 and Senior 1965 will be more than welcome. A number have already been contacted and a formal invite will be sent later in the year with all the details to those we have contact addresses for. Mark the date on your calendar now so you will be free. Hope most of you can make it along on the day. If you know of any Old Boys from this period please bring it to their attention. Further details can be obtained from: John Drew ([email protected] or Ph: 0417 246 641) Graham Ehler ( [email protected] or Ph: 0412 871 604) or Ross Fallon ([email protected] or Ph: 0402 024 809) 18/10/2015 TBOBA Lawn Bowls Day at North Toowoomba Bowls Club for ‘Kevin Lee Memorial 9am Trophy’. To nominate please contact Laurie Blacka (3359 5365), Terry Gesch (3359 9228) or Eric Howe (4632 2191). 30-31/10/2015 1951 / 1959 Class Reunion in Toowoomba – details available from contacts: Bernie Collins (4129 7148) and Paul Reynolds (4635 5451) 14/11/2015 1950/1959 Class Reunion – Contacts: Pat Costigan (0432 583 498), Justin Lunney (4634 4756), Michael Quinlan (0418 465 159) or Graham Swenson (5561 1753). 4/12/2015 TBOBA Sunshine Coast Meeting at Headland Golf Club on Golf Links Road, Buderim. Noon Contacts: Bernie Murphy (5478 0742), Terry Murphy (5456 4340) or Redmond Byrne (5477 6705)

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Fr John Joseph Clancy before attending St Mary’s College from 1950 to 1959 (31/12/1931 – 8/7/2015) and the Kelvin Grove Teacher’s Training College in 1960. • Fr John’s parents Jack and Margaret (Logan) built their After teaching for two years Jeff began his studies for family home in Somerset St, the Priesthood in 1963 at Pius XII Seminary, Banyo and Toowoomba. Jack worked at in 1965 was sent to the University of Propaganda Fide Horn and Bowdler, later Con in Rome where he gained his Licentiate in Sacred Bowdler’s in Station Street. Theology in 1969. He was then ordained to the Margaret was one of eight Priesthood in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Toowoomba, by children who accompanied their Bishop William Brennan DD. parents over from Ireland in the early 20 th Century. Margaret’s father, Steve (Irish) Fr Jeff’s priestly appointments included St Patrick’s Logan , held the licence of the Oriental (Settlers Arms) Cathedral, Toowoomba (Aug 1969 – Feb 1971), Hotel in Toowoomba between 1922 and 1929 and her St Mary’s Goondiwindi (Feb 1971 – Nov 1971), youngest brother, Steve , also became a hotelier. The St Joseph’s Dalby (Dec1971 – July1972), St Clare of couple had two sons Jim and John , Jim died on Montefaico, Tully (Jul 1972 – Nov 1976), St Thomas 20/10/2005. More’s Toowoomba (Nov 1976 – Mar 1980), St Finbarr’s Quilpie (Mar 1980 – May 2007). As the boys grew up they were educated at St Saviour’s Convent before enrolling at St Mary’s College and over Since May 2007 he had resided in Vianney Village at the Christmas and mid Winter holidays enjoyed the Lourdes Home in Toowoomba. company of their cousins, the Purcell brothers, Andrew, Terry and Des. He studied for the Priesthood He had academic degrees that included a Certificate of at the Pius XII Seminary, Banyo and was ordained in St Teaching (Primary) in 1960, a Bachelor of Arts from Patrick’s Cathedral, Toowoomba, on the 29 th June 1956 the University of Queensland at St Lucia in 1988 and a by Bishop William Brennan DD . Diploma of Social Justice Studies from YTU Melbourne in 1991. His Diocesan Appointments were Fr John’s appointments were St Mary’s Warwick Co-ordinator of Clergy Life and Ministry in the 1956/59, St Mary’s Charleville 1960/61, St Patrick’s Diocese; College of Consultors; Diocesan Council of Cathedral 1962, Our Lady of Lourdes (Newtown) Priests; Diocesan Personnel Board. 1963/67, St Joseph’s Dalby 1968/69, Mt Newman / Port Headland 1970/75, St Joseph’s Dalby 1976/77, Fr Scully is remembered as a pastor, a friend and a St Mary’s Taroom 1978/82, St Mary’s Charleville person of the people with qualities that made him a 1982/86, St Monica’s Oakey 1987/1994, Sacred Heart beloved figure in the and wider Cunnamulla 1994/2006 and St Stephen’s Pittsworth community. His unexpected death left many who were (Priest in Residence)_ 2006/11. He also served in the touched by his ministry wanting to pay tribute to his life following Diocesan Offices: Diocesan Consultor, and service, particularly the people of Quilpie who Council of Priests, Vicar for Clergy and Vicar Forane. played a special part in Fr Jeff’s journey through 27 years in their community. From 2011 to 2015 Fr John lived in Vianney Village before moving into Lourdes Home in 2015 where he His Requiem Mass held in St Patrick’s Cathedral, died peacefully on 8 th July 2015. Bishop Robert where there was standing room only on 29 June 2015 McGuckin offered the Requiem Mass for him in was con-celebrated by Bishop Robert McGuckin , St Patrick’s Cathedral on 14/7/15 with the Rite of Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Toowoomba with the Committal held at the Garden of Remembrance, South Bishop Emeritus William Morris and Clergy who Toowoomba. came from near and far, including his seminary classmates. The passing of Fr John Clancy marks another milestone in the history of St Mary’s College, as well as the Bishop McGuckin paid a tribute to Fr Scully during the Toowoomba Diocese. He was a great sportsman who Mass saying “Fr Jeff Scully was a priest who engaged loved his round of golf and his game of squash, a well- fully with those to whom he ministered”. He touched liked and pleasant priest for 59 years. the lives of many, as is evident by those who attended his funeral. He lived his life as an example of Christ Fr Jeffrey John Scully and that is what we are all called to do. May he Rest in (24/11/1941 – 24/6/2015) Eternal Peace and Joy”.

• Fr Jeff Scully born on 24 Fr Jeff was laid to rest in the Garden of Remembrance November 1941 in Toowoomba Cemetery in South Toowoomba following the Funeral to John Trevor and Irene Mass. (Singleton) Scully. He had an elder sister Sandra Maree (now Neale). He received his early Education at St Saviour’s Convent from 1947 to 1949

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‘Special Tribute to Fr Jeff’ When Jeff was ordained in 1969 he became a member of the family of the Priests along with his loving family This is a summary of a short tribute to Jeff given ‘off of Sandra, Ted and their children. He became a very the cuff’ on the occasion of the Vigil at St Anthony’s proud, engaged member of the Priesthood family and Church on Sunday 28 June by one of his former made very significant deep-thinking friends. I talked College classmates, Ken Hurst. with Jeff every week (the last time at 6pm the night before he died) and once our conversations had solved Many years ago Jeff advised me that any sermon that the important matters of life – like what would win the lasts longer than 7 minutes loses the congregation. I first leg of the Quaddies, whether Brad Hadden was the kept that in mind. best choice as ’s wicket keeper, we discussed life, social justice, the church and other meaningful Jeff has been a significant part of my family for many issues. years. He was Parish Priest at St Finbarrs Quilpie for 27 years. My wife, Ros , was baptised at St Finbarrs. He Three names of men who Jeff considered to be real men officiated at Ros and my wedding, baptised our three of God and his friends kept coming up. These were children and officiated at the wedding of our youngest Bishop Emeritis, Bill Morris, Fr Frank O’Loughlin daughter Alison in Canberra. On the morning Sandra and Fr Peter Dorfield . Frank and Peter are here rang me with the sad news of Jeff’s passing, our 37 tonight and they and Bill will be at tomorrow’s years old daughter, Judith , who was visiting from ceremony. Germany at that time, said that Jeff was always happy. I couldn’t help but think that there was no better way to It gave us great consolation that Fr Peter was with Jeff, describe Jeff. Sandra and the family when Jeff passed away last Tuesday night. We started school in Prep 1 together at St Saviour’s in 1947. Looking around the congregation here are a Thank you and good-bye my friend. (Ken Hurst) number of members of that class present (in fact there were 5). In 1950 we graduated to St Mary’s to Brother Thomas Nicholas Campbell cfc commence ten years of further learning. Jeff had a (11/3/1928 – 26/6/2015) happy school life. In our year 3 in 1951, the Christian Brothers conducted a state wide exam. We were a class • Thomas Campbell was the seventh child of twelve of 100 that year so on a state wide basis there was a children with four sisters and seven brothers. His very large number of students. Jeff came 4 th in the parents George and Catherine (Kit) married on State. 27/11/1918 at St Mary’s Warwick. The children were brought them up in a loving and faith filled family on At the other end of our schooling, the ‘powers that be’ their dairy farm at Danderoo via Warwick. at St Mary’s decided to introduce the role of School Captain. We were a class of 16, the biggest ever senior His primary schooling was at a one-teacher school and class at St Mary’s to that time. By a vote of students for his secondary education he attended the Christian and staff, Jeff was elected to fill that role. He wasn’t Brothers in Warwick in Sub Junior and Junior. This was the best runner, best footballer, best swimmer or best followed by two years at the Teachers’ College in cricketer. He was good, better than average, but not the Brisbane in 1944. Tom then taught for the State best. He was just the right person for the job. Nobody Education Department for six months at Killarney and enjoyed reminiscing on his school years more than Jeff. later spent two years as Principal of the Burncluith State School east of Chinchilla. A transfer to another one At the completion of our senior year (1959) Jeff and I teacher school at Greymare west of Warwick followed; decided to have a very early version of ‘Schoolies but after two years he resigned from teaching and week’. We booked into a guest house in Brisbane and returned home to work the family farm. Two years later attended the first cricket test between Australia and he moved into Toowoomba changing his occupation England. Richie Benaud was Australia’s captain and completely, obtaining a job at the local brewery where Peter May was captain of the English team. It was the he worked for six years. famous ‘go slow’ test. On the Saturday England scored in the 130s and Trevor Bailey scored in the low 30s. On 6 January 1960, aged 32 years, his direction in life We were rather smart and went to the races on that day. changed again when he answered the call of Edmund This began Jeff’s lifetime love for and appreciation of Rice and asked to join the Christian Brothers at cricket. Strathfield. He received the Habit of the Christian Brothers on 27/2/60 and was given the religious name, In 1960 we went to Kelvin Grove Teacher’s College. At Nicholas. the end of the year the lottery for placement nominated Quinalow for Jeff. As was the case in all his life, the After two years of formation, Bro Nick then spent four residents fell in love with him and he reciprocated. years as a Brother in New South Wales – at St Mary’s Cathedral School, Rose Bay and Paddington. In 1966 During this time it firmed in Jeff’s mind that his God he was transferred back to Queensland where he stayed was calling him to another teaching role in the for the rest of his life. His missions in Queensland were Priesthood. In 1963 Jeff entered the Seminary at Banyo. at St Patrick’s, Mackay (1966), St Mary’s, Toowoomba

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(1969), St John Fisher’s as Superior (1972), Edna Moloney, Tom Mitchell, Bob Mackinlay, Dan St Stanislaus Rockhampton (1976), Tertianship Rome McErlean, Justin and Yvonne McErlean, Kevin and (1982), Aquinas Southport (1983), Nudgee Junior Jan McSweeney, John Mullen, Reg and Leona College (Superior) (1986), Xavier Community Murphy, Vince Murphy, Andrew and Marylou Indooroopilly (Superior) (1987), Dutton Park (1993), O’Dwyer, Fr E’Brian O’Dwyer, Merv Otto, Brian Victoria St (1994), Edmund Rice Community Taringa and Pat Powell, Lindsay Reis and Lorraine Fraser, (1995) and Holy Spirit Carseldine (2011). Brian Reardon, Paul Reynolds, Fr Hal Ranger, Michael Rooke, Vince Rosenthal, Nev Sarqius, Peter Brother Nick entered fully into his role in the classroom Sheridan, Bill Thygesen, Max Winter. by teaching both by blackboard and example. He was very practical in his approach to the students and Apologies were received from Fr Ray Crowley, obviously used his past experiences in one teacher Fr Pat Hall, Tom Hutchinson, Allan McCabe, Paul schools and other positions to a very special advantage. McNally OAM, John Bagget, Doug Lee, John This outreach was also most noticeable when he was a Wilson, Vince Lester OAM, John F Pobar and Peter Superior in Townsville and Nudgee Junior and in a very Hardwick. caring way for the retired Brothers at Xavier, Indooroopilly. From 1993 to 2008 he undertook his In his address, Bishop Emeritus Morris made ‘retirement’ ministry, teaching English to refugees and reference to the four Gospels in the Bible – Matthew, migrants at Rosalie. Mark, Luke, John and then went on to articulate the need for each of us to live out and to ‘be’ the 5 th Gospel Keen on sport such as golf and tennis, he was a one by living out the Jesus story authentically in our lives. eyed supporter of the Broncos Rugby League Team and had interests in photography, as his many photo albums Sixty years After St Mary’s attest, card games and most importantly, his extended family being the stalwart and lynchpin for the Campbell • On the 8 th and 9 th of July, sixty years after completing Clan communication in recent years. Senior (Year 12), all the 1955 Class – Pat Corey, Michael McClure, Paul McNally and Jim Madden – Brother Thomas Joseph Nicholas Campbell entered met in Sydney to renew acquaintances and recall school Eternal Life on 26 th June 2015 and his Life was day memories. celebrated with a Mass of Resurrection at the Holy Spirit Chapel, Carseldine on 3rd July 2015. Following his graduation as a doctor at the University of Sydney, Pat spent most of his working life as a • Early in August Old Boys were saddened to learn of the private medical practitioner in the Sydney area and death of John Eaton in . As a young rarely had an opportunity to meet up with his former (20) year old John joined the All Whites Rugby League classmates who remained mainly around the Downs. Club from Millaa Millaa on the Atherton Tableland and had 35 games for Whites between 1955 and 1957, The four of them went through St Mary’s during the scoring 11 tries and kicking 3 goals, he played decade following World War II when in each year of 5 Bulimba Cup matches and in 1957 was a member of the ‘baby boom’ the Brothers who taught had bigger Queensland sides in the interstate series on 4 occasions. class numbers as enrolments increased and money for After breaking a leg in that season he returned to North school equipment was scarce. Queensland to play in the Foley Shield Competition for Herbert River (Ingham), Eacham (Atherton Tableland), In spite of these drawbacks the four recognised the hard Tully and . John captained the Eacham side in work and dedication of the Christian Brothers in giving their 35 v 10 victory over Mackay in the 1961 Foley them the basic education to succeed in future studies at Shield Final and was a member of North Queensland University level. Professor Paul McNally OAM sides in matches against visiting international teams, became the first Deputy Vice Chancellor of the France in 1960 and Great Britain in 1962. University of South Queensland, Father Michael McClure completed a doctorate in Rome and lectured • Guest speaker at the Annual TBOBA luncheon on 26 at the Banyo Seminary for many years, while Jim June 2015 at the North Toowoomba Bowls Club was Madden, teacher, writer and researcher, studied Bishop Emeritus William Morris. The function Education to Master’s level and was later awarded the Chairman was Peter Kenny and those present included degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Michael Newman, College Principal, Joe Guerrini , TBOBA President, Frank Adamson, Marie Ah See, Over the two days they recalled memories of the Carl Betros, Noel and Betty Beven, Bill and Irene Brothers who had taught them, the school mates, now Blacka, Brian Carter AM, Phil Cash, Barry and Ros living and dead, who had left St Mary’s earlier, and Coonan, Paddy Dilleen, Kevin Dixon, Neville school day experiences in and out of the classrooms. Dredge, Tim Erbacher, Mick and Helen Fitzgerald, Bob Frost, Kevin Garrett, David Guerrini, Mick and They recalled with a fond nostalgia how they prepared Lyn Harrington, Denis and June Healy, Eric and Vi for Public Exams, the sporting life of the College, the Howe, Brian and Yvonne Jones, Ron Jones, Bill and Cadet Corps and their activities in the Legion of Mary. Pat Kamler, Frank Kenneally, John and Maria They parted expressing their appreciation of the Keightley, Ron Lewis, Jim Long, Leo and Pat meeting as a pleasant and important couple of days, Lunney, Phyllis Lynch, Jim Madden, Mick and well worth their effort.

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Neville ‘Rusty’ Fraser now living at Peregian Beach • We have been pleased to hear from a number of Old on the Sunshine Coast recalled his days at St Mary’s Boys living in various centres over the past few weeks: College after reading about the ‘1951 Five Stones’ in the July Newsletter. His brother Ken (deceased 1998) Noel Muller (1952 – 1959) wrote from Darwin. He had was a member of this side. Three Fraser brothers – followed the Confraternity Rugby League Competition Allen, Neville and Ken attended St Mary’s College in at Ipswich (won by St Brendan’s Yeppoon) with a great the late 1940s, early 1950s before the family moved to deal of interest, as his son in law Geoff , husband of Kulpi, North of Oakey. In 1953 Ken returned to Carol and Noel’s daughter, Nicky, was Manager of St Mary’s College to complete his Primary Education. the Marymount College Team. The couple have 6 boys attending that College. Another son, Michael , has lived Neville says he unfortunately had only the one year in Denville, New Jersey USA since 1990 and Carol and under Brother Smith (Grade 5). One of his fond Noel plan to visit his family in 2016. memories was singing in the 1951 College Eisteddfod at the Town Hall when he won the Grade 4 Vocal Solo Noel’s brother Terry still lives in Toowoomba and with ‘Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes’ and believes made a trip to Canada recently to visit his son, while he was second in the overall points on the night to Paul Trevor (1948-1955), the eldest, is a resident of the McNally . His brother, Allen won the Grade 5 Algester Lodge Aged Care Village in Brisbane. Elocution Section. He recalls wonderful days and fond memories of the College and the boys. Life Member No. 7, Dr Keith Wilkinson (Senior 1994), and now living at Caloundra and a generous Terry Kuhneman did an apprenticeship in the same donor to the Bro Basptiste O’Sullivan School Building pharmacy that Neville worked in and Kevin Walters Fund, advised he could not attend the Buderim (RIP ) took Neville’s place at Baker’s Pharmacy, luncheon on 31/7/15. His son David (1964-1972) and Newtown, in 1981. Army injuries caused Neville’s Life Member No. 124 has been having chemotherapy; retirement. but is bearing up well. Please remember him in your prayers. • On 24 October one of our Year 2003 Old Boys, Craig Sleeman, will marry Jennifer Lawrence in Pittsworth. James Connolly , St Mary’s Hennessey House Captain His former classmate, James Male, who himself will in 2001, wrote from Toowoomba concerned about the marry on 11/9/2015 will be best man and Craig’s health of his former teacher Mr Greg Keen who has brothers Trent (Year 12 – 2005) and Dan (Year 12 – been ill recently. James was one of a number of 2007) will be part of the bridal party. The boys’ mother younger Old Boys who recently supported Ben and Anne (Holmes) Sleeman who has historic links with Luke Van Dongen following the sudden death of their Pittsworth, is an Assistant Administration Officer to the father, Arch . College Business Manager, Mrs Sonya Lynch.

Yeppoon based Denis Murphy (1949-1956), the • Trevor Cavanagh recently advised us that his brother brother of Frank (1942-1947) and Joan (Falvey ), both Gerard (Year 12 – 1983), an Engineer, is now working deceased, relies on our regular Newsletters for items of in Sydney and living in Birchgrove. His two other interest on his former classmates and has many happy brothers are Bernard (1978 – 1986) – a teacher in memories of his school years at St Mary’s College. Brisbane and Greg (Year 12 – 1987) – a Veterinary Surgeon in Gympie. Trevor lives and works in Dr John Frawley AM (1947 – 1956) advised his new Toowoomba. book was launched in Melbourne on July 21 st . It is titled ‘Controversy Confusion and Catastrophe’ – Catholicism in the Wake of Vatican II. It can be ordered at ‘ [email protected] ’ for $24.95, postage free. Payment will be by electronic funds transfer, cheque or money order. A Credit Card facility is not available.

31/7/2015 TBOBA Meeting at Buderim

Photo above (L to R: Tom Long (1946 – 1950), Jim Long (1943 – 1947), Patrick Long (1942 – 1949) and their nephew Michael Long)

Photo at left (L to R: Bill Fechner (Scholarship 1957), Dan McErlean (1939-1947), Merv Paddison (1955 – 1963), Adrienne and Glen Thompson (1949-1957)

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John McMillan was also a member of the crack ‘1951 Five Stoners’ mentioned in the July newsletter and now lives in Townsville. That was 60 years ago, but he is pleased to be thought of along with former schoolmates especially Greg Adamson (RIP) the captain and Michael Gilbert who all attended Holy Name Convent for their early education.

Fr Kerry Costigan’s book, ‘Make Us Count – Personal Reminiscences of a Catholic Priest’ has had a great review by Peter Maher. Published in the Winter 2015 Edition of ‘The Swag’. Cost of the book is $20.

Living at Moffat Beach, Caloundra these days is Old (L to R: Brendan Murphy, Mark Stephens, Boy Kevin (Tubby) Leadbetter . Kevin played ‘A’ • Railway trainTerry buff, McMahon Peter and Kennedy Terry Fitzpatrick) (1945 and 1948 – grade Rugby League with the All Whites Club between 1952) is on a 4 weeks visit to England and Wales to 1956 and 1961 and in 27 matches scored 7 tries and kicked 48 goals. His father, Sam , was a well-known masseur for the Club and Toowoomba sides.

1975 (Year 12) Reunion

• Congratulations to the main organisers of this 40 th year Class Reunion held over the Queen’s Birthday weekend: Terry McMahon and Alan Reilly .

St Mary’s College must have been alright to produce so many good men from 1 year and while the years may have aged their appearances, their humour and camaraderie of 1975 were present as they took the opportunity to relive past glories and fill in intervening years.

The following lads were amongst those who answered (L to R: Alan Reilly, Terry Fitzpatrick, John Jansen, the Roll Call: Tom Denham) ride on some of the world’s most historic rail networks. Gary Blacka, Paul Canning, Dennis Cantwell, Damien Cronin, Tom Denham, Terry Fitzpatrick, • Sydney couple, Margo and Mick Quinlan are off on John Jansen, Brendan Murphy, Terry McMahon, an overseas trip on 22/9/15 to follow the Wallabies on Glen Perkins, Alan Reilly, Mark Stephens, Mark their Rugby World Cup campaign with plans to return Sullivan, Peter Tame, Michael Ward, Paul Wilkes for Mick’s 1950/1959 Class Reunion on 14/11/2015.

The group now plan to meet at 5pm on the first Friday • Congratulations to Old Boys, Tony Gollan who was of every month at the Whistle Stop Bar, Central Station, the Leading Brisbane Trainer for the Racing Year just Brisbane. We also hope to see those who can make it at concluded and Johnathan Thurston for his role in our Old Boys’ luncheons at State Public Service Club, Queensland’s success in the State of Origin Series, his William St, Brisbane every 9 weeks or so. 33 rd consecutive game for the State.

‘College News’

• 48 teams competed in this year’s Confraternity Rugby League Shield Carnival at Ipswich, hosted by St Peter Claver College. The final was contested at the end of the week by the perennial powerhouses Ignatius Park College, Townsville, and St Brendan’s College, Yeppoon with their teams level 22 all at full time. In overtime St Brendan’s College scored a scrambled try and sweetly struck a conversion to reach a 28 v 22 victory. St Mary’s College finished 6 th , beaten 38 v 10 by Marymount College.

• Northbuild Construction recently won the Master (Back row: Dennis Cantwell, Mark Sullivan, Michael Ward, Alan Builders ‘Downs and West Housing Award – Reilly, Peter Tame, Paul Wilkes Front Row: Gary Blacka, Damien Cronin, Glen Perkins) 7

Refurbishment/Renovation of up to $1M for St Mary’s touchstone and entry point into deeper faith for staff, College classroom refurbishment of the new Food students and parents alike. Technology Kitchen and Tuckshop. This faith, expressed in his daily respectful interactions • Congratulations to a number of College students who as husband, father, grandfather, friend, colleague and have gained National or State selection in a wide range Principal are all characterised by gentleness, humility, of sports this year: care and deeply held convictions of integrity and service. Campbell Coghlan in the Under 17 Australian Schoolboys Hockey Team that won the European Peter has always been well liked and respected by his Championship students and this is evident in the number of weddings of his past students he has been invited to attend. Brandon Spain who became Junior World Champion in Muay Thai at the competition in Bangkok, Thailand His interest in their individual stories and their lives have formed the foundations of learning and preparing Luke Broderick chosen in the Queensland Under 12 them for active citizenship and participation in church Football (Soccer) Team and the wider society.

Connor Whitehouse selected in the Under 17 Peter’s attention to details in curriculum and resource Queensland Softball Team provisions, backed up by time commitment is well- known and recognised. Connor Lanigan selected in the Under 19 Queensland Schoolboys Hockey Team to play New Zealand later in In making the presentation in Warwick on 28/7/15, Mr the year John Borserio, Executive Director, Toowoomba Catholic Education Office said, ‘As Peter takes Long Cory Paix chosen in the Queensland Schoolboys Service leave at the end of the year to spend quality Rugby League Team for 2015. time with his wife Felicity and their grandchildren, it is only fitting that he takes this leave with the Kahn Asgil (Year 9) for winning silver and bronze acknowledgement of his peers and colleagues as the medals at Kids World Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu very worthy recipient of the 2015 Sister Jo Carmichael Championships in Los Angeles recently. Memorial Award.

Peter Moloney Peter is the eldest son of Life Member, Mick and Edna Moloney and was educated at St Laurence’s College, • Word has reached Old Boys that Peter Moloney , South Brisbane. Peter and Felicity have 3 children – Principal of Assumption College, Warwick, was the 1 son and 2 daughters and 7 grandchildren. Their son, Year 2015 recipient of the Sister Jo Carmichael William , like his father, joined the ranks for the Memorial Award for the Diocese of Toowoomba. Teaching Profession and is posted to a Gladstone School. Each year during Catholic Education Week employees of the Diocese of Toowoomba Catholic Education can Sr Jo Carmichael who gave great service to Catholic nominate a staff member to be considered for this Education on the Downs, before her death, was the Award. Peter’s nominator was Mr John Coman daughter of Des and Tessie (Gabbett) Carmichael , (Senior Education Officer, Toowoomba Catholic sister of Marie and Denise and step sister of our Life Education Office). Member, Kerry Carmichael , now living in Wagga Wagga Peter had been at St Mary’s College for some years and served as a Form Master and then was in the role of Career Guidance Officer when John Coman was appointed Principal in 2000. He soon recognised Peter’s wisdom and experience was very valued by former Principals of the College and he was appointed Assistant Principal, Curriculum, a position he held until he moved to his current role as Principal, Assumption College, Warwick, in 2004.

In supporting Peter’s nomination, Mr John Coman said, “Peter is a man committed to his faith.

Over the years, his strong faith has grown and he is now seen very much as the faith leader of the Assumption College community.

Peter’s reflections and prayers with the community illustrate his grounded faith and provide both a

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