WELCOME TO THE FINAL We are three years down the t rack since a OLD BOY STEVE BRACKS the Little Wing, incorporating a staff He is an exceptional leader and an understanding of music. These tours are lounge, staff work areas and four EDITION OF THE SHAMROCK significant change in leadership in the OPENS THE BR W.J. WILDING inspiring role model who has impressed . of great value to t he growth of music at classrooms, refurbishment of the Healy all at the College w ith his quiet St Patrick's College and should be f ully FOR 2004. College and I believe that while, some aspects of change are just beginning, SENIOR SCHOOL Wing to provide two computer determination and maturity. The College supported by t he College community in across the board we are at the end of the laboratories, extension works to the Hill community is extremely proud of Matt the future. It has been an incredibly exciting and beginning. Stage I of many dimensions of On Friday October 8 Premier Steve Bracks Oval and construction of a new car park and will closely follow his progress in busy year in the life of the College, our published change agenda has been (SPC 1968-71) officially opened t he on the St u rt Street side of St Roch's Oval. years to come - well done Matt! highlighted by the opening of the accomplished. Many of these relate to Br W.J. Wilding Senior School in front of All st udents and staff are enjoying a well INSPIRING THE CHEFS Br W.J. Wilding Senior School, the launch over 100 invited guests and members of expectations and outcomes but their full earned rest from construction work as the OF TOMORROW of the Old Collegians Pavilion Appeal by fruit will take years to come to fruition. the Student Congress. The Br W.J. College takes a break from development MUSIC BY THE Cardinal George Pell and outstanding Wilding Senior School was opened in work in preparat ion for Stage two of the Physical changes like buildings and HARBOUR BRIDGE St Patrick's College VCE Units 1 and 2 achievements in academic, sporting and student numbers are easily observed but symbolic style with Premier Bracks Master Plan. cultural pursuits by St Pat's students. This unveiling the sculpture 'Aspiration', Sydney Tour 2004 Food and Technology students were they are symptomatic of deeper change treated to some professional tuition when edition of The Shamrock featuring the in our College as a school. a three metre sculpture depicting the OCAs Green, White and Blue chronicles pillars of the College: Faith, Tradition, As many members of the St Pat's Peter Ford and Head Chef Marreck Cleve MATT ROSA community were relaxing and enjoying Loren from Peter Ford Catering and the many of these t riumphs as well as some Stage II will be harder to achieve. It will Excellence and Joy. 'Aspiration' was On the Wings of an Eagle! the first week of Term 3 holidays, the recently opened Cafe Companis at the wonderful photos and stories of students be illuminated by a better understanding commissioned by the 2003 College Senior Concert Band and Stage Band Fine Art Gallery, took a break and old boys at work and play. of thP. r.omplexities of St Patrick's College, Student Council and was crafted by were undertaking a music tour around fru111 lhtiir l.>u~y ~chedule to workshop its history, tradition, people, facilities and renowned local artist Peter Blizzard who Sydney. The bonus was that whilst it was with students in the preparation for a finances. The next phase calls for recently designed the highly acclaimed raining and cold in Ballarat, t hey were catered dinner for parents. FROM THE HEADMASTER embedding all the good directions of Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial in the experiencing beautiful, sunny 23-degree Stage I but calling now for a deepening of Botanic Gardens, Ballarat. weat her each day! The tour lasted for six The st udents were shown a range of Greetings in this Advent season, a t ime the Spirit. Grace builds on nature and so, days, involv ing 35 boys from Years 8-12 complex processes and ideas for when we anxiously anticipate the if we are to be an effective Catholic Prior to the official opening the building and three staff members Mr Ant hony presentation techniques. The menu for bringing to birth of Jesus into our world school, we must be a good school first was blessed by College Patron, Bishop Stephens, Mr Martin Montgomery and Mr the dinner consisted of a chicken fillet once more. The Church asks us to smooth and that has been at the heart of Stage I. Peter Connors (Bishop of Ballarat) in a Jamie Ransome. The boys had a very filled w ith pesto, wrapped in prosciutto the way for Jesus' entry through our own To be an effect ive Catholic school, moving and symbolic ceremony. The man busy performance schedule as they and served on a bed of chargrilled reflection and action. This Advent season I believe that we need a much clearer after whom the building is named, Br Bill played a number of public performances seasonal vegetables. Dessert combined takes up the theme of St Paul when he demonstration of our motivation for t he Wilding, Headmaster of the College from Matthew Rosa. 2004 AFL Draftee at shopping centres, retirement homes profiteroles filled w ith creme patisserie writes that from the beginning until now, things we do as a staff, as a student body 1979 to 1984 spoke passionately about () and primary schools. The highlight of the and a chocolate or caramel sauce. all of creation has been groaning in one and as a College community. We need his days at St Pat's, in particular the schedule was performing in front of a great act of giving birth to the fullness of staff who are capable and willing to put single m inded approach displayed by A regularly played song during 2004 at very large and appreciative crowd at Peter and Marreck shared with the boys God made present in the world in Jesus our belief framework and our values students and staff in pursuing academic times of prayer and reflection at the Darling Harbour. The boys performed their own experiences and gave an and now, in us. system before our students in a excellence. In opening the Senior School College has been the Steve Bell song, extremely well and there could be no insight into the hospitality industry. captivating manner, thus making our Br W ilding thanked the College for 'On the Wings of an Eagle'. It has proved better promotional advertisement for the This workshop was useful to many of the Our lives at St Patrick's College have motivating Spirit explicit. bestowing such an honour upon him and t o be a good omen for Year 12 student College than this performance. boys who w ill be continuing with st udies taken on that Advent spirit as we work on implored all students and staff to strive Matt Rosa who on Saturday November 20 in Food and Technology in Year 12. our student programmes, curriculum I ask for your continued support and for excellence in academic pursuits and was drafted by the West Coast Eagles As well as a hectic playing schedule, delivery, professional development and prayerful remembrance as we journey reclaim St Pat's position as one of the being picked at number 29 in the highly students experienced a number of facilities. We are endeavouring to bring through our Advent. I conclude by leading boy's schools in Australia. competitive National draft. Matt was the enjoyable activities. The boys the world closer to its potential glory. wishing Mr Andrew Watson all the very Eag le's first selection in the draft and participated in a Rocks Nightwalk tour, At times we have had glimpses of future best as he leaves us to take on the Br W ilding also unveiled a portrait of impressed scouts from the club during which told the sometimes gruesome glory: our singers at Cardinal Pell's principalship of Mercy Regional College himself painted by renowned artist the season with his impressive aerobic history of the Rocks area; a tour of t he Masses, the opening of the Wilding Wing, in Camperdown. Andrew has been a Dudley Drew which w ill be on permanent endurance, silky skills and sure-handed Sydney Opera House and a visit to the St Patrick's Day Mass, our musicians on great contributor to St Patrick's as a display in the Senior School. All sections ball handling skills. Centrepoint Tower. The group spent the Speech Night, the response to the Old teacher, Year Level Coordinator and of the media were out in full force to last night attending a performance of the Collegians' Pavilion, sporting wins in inaugural Head of the Senior School. He cover the Premier's visit to his alma Matt was one of the College's best highly acclaimed musical The Lion King. Cricket, Football, Swimming and Rowing has also shouldered responsibility for the mater and to recognise a significant p layers during the BAS season, coming to name a few. In our classrooms there Old Collegians and is continuing as addition to the educational landscape of third in the prestigious Br WT O'Malley A lot of hard work, preparation, have been significant changes climaxing President. Andrew has brought great the College, and to Ballarat. Best and Fairest Award. He was also dedication and t ime goes into organising in whole of year level celebrations based skills to all his roles and I know that he runner up in the Rebels Best and Fairest a trip such as this which makes it valuable Cafe Companis Chef Peter Ford works with on the themes of the term and semester. will be sorely missed. Vaya con dios. The opening of the Br W.J. Wilding Wing and a member of the TAC Cup Team of Year 11 Food Technology Students marks the completion of Stage 1 of the for the boys and provides them w ith life­ Our students' use of technology and the Year. media for educational and art istic College's Building Master Plan. Other long memories and experiences. All works completed in this stage include the people who attended t his tour benefited purposes is exploding, limited only by Kind Regards Matt lived in Warracknabeal prior to refurbishment of the Edmund Rice greatly from the experience through access and speed. Peter M Casey joining the College's Boarding community Student Services Centre, construction of making new friends and improving their in 2004 to further his studies and football.

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Bishop Peter Connors, College Patron, blesses the Br College Captain Cameron Brown contemplating a career Howard Award for Excellence winner Sam Garland, Sam Jess and Chris Banwell entertain the Staff member Chris Radcliffe takes on the Pagans as part W.J. Wilding Senior School in politics! Nathan Anderson Cartoonist Terry Denton with staff member Les College at the Winter Sports Assembly of Year 8 Medieval Day Lindorff at the Year 7 ca rtooning workshop

SPEECH NIGHT AND Howard Award for Excellence staff in the College to follow their lead. VALEDICTORY DINNER 2004 Nathan Anderson The boy's achievement was recognised in HOUSE CAPTAINS 2005 STAFF FAREWELLS • Mr Michael Taylor w ill have 12 months First presented in 1955, this award is the The Courier with Chris noting, 'we want study leave in 2005. Speech Night and the Valedictory Dinner gift of the Howard Family in gratitude for to raise community awareness about the RYAN HOUSE At the conclusion of 2004 we will say issue and continue to give something were very memorable occasions, enjoyed all St Patrick's did for the four sons who Captain: Nathan Hobson farewell to a number of staff who are attended SPC from 1923 through to 1937. back to the community. in great spirits and a fitting way to bid Vice Captains: moving on to pursue other vocational and We t hank all these staff members for It is given for All Round Excellence, Giving blood is really not a hard thing to their contribution to the education of farewell to the Class of 2004. This cohort Jimmy Purtell, Cameron Rowe lifestyle opportunit ies. of boys led admirably by Cameron Brown Character, Leadership, Participation, do'. The effort of the boys again boys at St Pat's and w ish them well with Academic Pursuits, Culture or Sports. highlights the College's role in the wider • Mr Denis Bat eman will be retiring after t heir future endeavours. Profiles of new has shown great spirit and a diverse range MCCARTHY HOUSE of talents in a number of areas. community and its commitment to 14 years of service to the College as staff w ill be included in the first edition of The quality of the musical talent in the Little Family Award for School Spirit social justice issues. Captain: Ash Collins Bursar and Business Manager. Denis The Shamrock in 2005. year was evident in the stirring Tom Madden Vice Captains: has overseen the growth of the College performance of the Speech Night Band This award is presented in honour of the Justin Sculley, David Treppo and the development of supporting comprised of Nathan Anderson, James Little Family whose five sons attended LEADERSHIP 2005 infrastructure as St Pat's has grown STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS Hughes, Joshua Hyde and Jon Finch. 2004 SPC between 1904 and 1924. It is GALVIN HOUSE from 700 t o over 1000 students. presented to a senior student who has has also seen the College w in BAS titles in After an extensive selection process that Captain: David Ronan Congrat ulations t o the following boys for displayed and developed school spirit • As noted in the Headmaster's column football, cricket, swimming and rowing - a involved feedback from students and Vice Captains: their outstanding achievements in among the students through his Andrew Watson will take up t he excit ing rare feat in the history of Ballarat school staff the College's Leaders for 2005 have Simon Spencer, Tim Stevenson recent t i mes: sport. The boys have also been dedicated dedication and general service to been announced. Congratulations to the role of Principal at Mercy Regional the College. College, Camperdown in 2005. to their studies and we look forward to following students: KENIRY HOUSE • Thomas Bardw ell for his involvement in some excellent results in December. the Ballarat City Council Yout h Advisory Captain: Bernard Wilson • Mrs Pat Lloyd is retiring after 19 De Coubertin Award College Captain Board which involves being selected as Vice Captains: outstanding years of service to t he Other highlights of Speech Night were the for Sportsmanship Michael Huckstepp the Balla rat representative for the Sam Caldow, Ben Dean Boarding community. Pat has worked as musical performances, the speeches from Brennan Walsh College Vice-Captains Eureka 150th celebrations in December. College Captain Cameron Brown, Purton The Award recognises students who James Kerr and David Ronan House Keeper for the past four years and has spoilt the boys no end, Orator Tom Andrews, the visual demonstrate consistent participation and President of the Student Congress TREACY HOUSE • Aaron Ryan for competing in the particularly during periods w here boys presentations and the breadth of commendable sporting behaviour in line Hayden O'Doherty Captain: Jeremy W irges Australian Taekwondo Championships have been unwell. Pat has developed a outstanding student performances in with the Olympic ideals of participation. Vice Captains: in Perth. Secretary of the Student Congress wonderful relationship w ith the 2004 as recognised by the many awards David Hall Justin Hardy, Anthony Torpy students and staff in boarding and w ill handed out on the night. Thanks must go • Peter Toohey for w inning t he Open be greatly m issed. to Masters of Ceremonies Stephen ST PAT'S STUDENT LEAD Members of the 2005 NUNAN HOUSE Div ision in Piano at the Royal South Coghlan and James Holmes for keeping Street Competition as well as t he Under BLOOD DRIVE Student Council Captain: Danny Hay • Dr Mark Padgham will be returning to the function moving and entertaining the 14 Division for Modern Piano. audience during breaks in proceedings. Thomas Arthurson, Matthew Canny, Vice Captains: the tertiary sector to take up a Edmund Denton, Matthew Dunne, Brent Chris Beggs, Scott Howard Lecturing/ Research role at Mr Andrew Watson and Mr Glenn Fisher • Congratulations to Marcus Jolly, w ho were keys to the organisation and Flood, Chris Ford, James Purtell, Bernard Monash University. Wilson and Alexander Young. competed in the Ballarat-Sebastopol production of both events, Andrew 2005 BOARDING LEADERS Cycling Club Championships and w on • Mrs Carol Robert s is moving to Adelaide departing the College community on a the following events: Junior Under 15 St Patrick's College has the longest due to her husband's appointment in a particularly high note. MCCANN HOUSE Road and Individual Time Trial continually operating school based leading Chiropractic clinic in the Captain: Luke Englefield Champion, Buninyong Hill Climb and St Vincent de Paul Conference in City of Churches. Australia. The leadership for 2005 of this Vice Captain: Jude Cook Junior A Aggregate First Place. AWARDS 2004 conference is: • Mr Geoff Crawford is moving across the • Ethan Tibbles was selected in t he Under NANGLE HOUSE Lake to Balla rat Gram mar to take up the 14 State Provincial Baseball team to At Speech Night Headmaster Dr Peter Stephen Coghlan, James Holmes and President Captain: Jidah Clark position of VCE Co-ordinator. contest the National Yout h Casey presented the following awards to Chris Banwell promoting the giving of blood. Andrew Carey Vice Captain: Matthew Tyler Championships in Perth. senior students. These are prestigious V ice - President • Mr Chris Radcliffe has been appointed awards, keenly contested and each has a Members of the St Patrick's College Bernard Wilson Congratulations to all boys who have to the posit ion of Teacher and Sports long and distinguished tradition. Student Council Stephen Coghlan, Secretary been elected to positions of leadership and Recreation Co-ordinator at Our James Holmes and Chris Banwell led by James Kerr for 2005. The College community looks Lady of the Sacred Heart Thamarrur Headmaster's Award for Leadership example in September when they gave Executive Members forward to these boys displaying College, Wadeye, Northern Territory. Cameron Brown blood to the Australian Red Cross. Alex Joosten, Matthew Carey leadership through words and deed in an For outstanding leadership of the SPC With blood donation levels at critical and Joel Banks. honest, compassionate and just manner. • Mrs Christine Hall is leaving after 12 student community and the pursuit of levels it was a wonderful gesture which months due to a change in her excellence in all facets of College life. will hopefully inspire other students and husband's employment situation. The Shamrock December 2004 Page 4 Page 5 The Shamrock December 2004 commenced his Headmastership he Thank You to Official Publication of the OCA was two years younger than the the following members of the Class of 1984 now are! Appeal Donors Pavilion Appeal Update It was extremely difficult to break up the festivities w ith many old boys making the " ;-J I s s"MajorD.onors" Byrne, Murray Under the astute leadership of Appeal most of the occasion and kicking on to the wee small hours. Byrne, Andrew Chairman Peter Howley the OCA's dream Byrne, David of construct ing a Main Oval pavilion as a Byrne, Joseph I ll place for old boy sporting and social The Class of 1994 held a memorable Byrne, Patrick functions and an educational area for the reunion in October w ith 100 old boys, Fitzgerald, John Foley, William College's Middle School is coming closer partners and staff in attendance. Current Year 9 Co-ordinator Damian McKee did a James, Brendan to fruition. To date we have raised Kannourakis, George and Trudi approximately $340,000 and hope that a stellar job in informing those in McKee Adrian, Paul & Rian Haintz, Trevor Bruty, Kerry Joyce, Gerard Robinson, Allitt attendance of the whereabouts of some Lamplugh, Ross McKinnon, Des Paddy Heffernan Family Bucovaz, Rudolph Jubb, Noel Ro meril, Scott series of dinners and reunions over M cGrath, Brian & Judith of the teachers at St Pat 's in the early 90s McKi nnon Family Hucker, Jason Burchell, Michael Kavenagh,Leon Ryan, Damian & Debbie coming months will assist the hard Morrison, Ron as well as recounting some amusing McMaster, Tony & Jacqui Jess, Daniel Browns Confectionery Krelle. Robert Sang.Joseph working fundraising committee in O' Neill, Fr Don Missen Family Chris Madden & Family Callinan, Raymond Laffey, Simon Schuyler. Rhett stories from the era. The noise level realising its target of raising $500,000. Tomey, Geoff Moneghetti Family McGoldrick, A lex . Cannard, HJ Lane, Chris Shannon, Keith throughout the evening was incredib le as Watson Family Des Nolan Family McKinnon, J ohn J. Canno n, James G Lanne n, Patrick Sist, Neil The Melbourne OCA Committee led by old boys swapped yarns; many of the Nolan Family Morris, Peter Cantwell, John Lawlo r, M J (John) Smardon, Clyde & Kristine "Pavilion Club" O'Keefe, Maurice Murphy Family Tony Joyce, John Larkins, David Bourke boys not having seen each other since Carroll. John and Janet Lee. John Smith, Mark & Dalena they left the College. It was wonderful to Alley, Lawrence O'Sullivan, Matt and Family Rando. John Castle, Charles Little, Dr Fra nk Smith, Fr Patrick and Noel Moore has organised a Pavilion Baker, Stuart & Sharyn Parnis Family Ranger Family Cheong, Rupert Lloyd, John Squire, Brian & Lee Appeal Dinner to be held at the Kooyong see old boys such as David McMahon who had flown in from the UK for Bateman, Denis & Patricia Peters, Jim Reidy Family Clark, Murray Long, Ted Tehan, Peter Lawn Tennis Club on Friday March 4, Bellchambers, Matthew & Gareth Phyland, Joe Rickard, Samual Coburn, Damian Loughnan, Noel Todd, M ichael the occasion. 2005. Guest speaker at the dinner w ill be Boon, Eric and Elizabeth Plummer, Stan Routson, Daniel Conheady, Greg Lourey, Bernard Torpy, Luke Legend and past Boyce Family Pow lett Family Ryan, Kevin Connell, John Lynch, LC & KM Torpy, Mark Richmond Coach The f inal reunion for the year was held in John Ca rey Family Ragg, Joseph & Megan Ryan, Patrick J. S F Conroy Family Madden, WA & NM Torpy, Peter A. (SPC 1973-76). Old boys from all eras will November and was a 30-year dinner for Carr. A, HJ Cooney Shaw. Jim Costigan, Brian Mair, Bryan Twite, Wayne t he Class of 1974. This year level had not Clark, William, Tom,& James Richards, John Simmonds, Ben Cotching, Edward Marsella. Ric Twomey, John be in attendance so it will be a great had a formal reunion since leaving the In Memory of Berna'rd Clarke Scarcella, Anthony Sinclair, Steve & Gerry Croatto, John Marshall, Wendy Vaughan, David social night for old boys and partners. It College and certainly made up for lost Clifton Family Shannon, Kevin Spielvogel, Maurie Cunningham, Kevin Martin, M ichael A Vear, Peter will also be the first major function in Connors, Rev Peter Sheahan, Therese Sprunt, John Curran, Gerard Mason, Greg Walsh, Brennan time! 1974 College Captain Kevin Melbourne since the legendary Centenary Conway, Bryan and Peter Soulsby, James J.V. Tagliabue, Greg Davies, Robert Mason, Merv Walsh, Gavan J. Minchinton flew in from Perth and was Dinner in 1993, an event that is still In Memory of James Cornips I Suban Family _ Tierne\l_Family Davis, John McCarthy, William Walsh, Leo discussed in reverent tones. With your overwhelmed by the changes at the Cowan, James and Daniel - lJtl In Memory of El ijah Toohey, Bernie Deany, Jahn McCunnie, Philip Whelan, Noel College and the look of some of his peers. Patrick Craig & Family Waddington Toohey, Peter Delahunty, Frank McDaid, Edmund W hite, Bernard support we should be able to make this ' . Michael Sargeant many believed had Crameri Family Watson, Andrew Van Der Mey Family Downes, John W McGrath, Frank J Whit e, Kevin an event talked about in the same vein for discovered the fountain of youth whilst Crowe. Bryan Waton, Greg Walker, David & Family Duncan, Ma>

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OCA President (a nd 2005 Principal of Mercy College Albert George Ogilvie Murray Lewis Byrne CMG, QM, Class of 1994 Reunion Dinner Camperdown) addresses the audience at the opening of Premier of Tasman ia SMOM. Barrister and Solicitor, As with past Legend's Dinners the night Nearest the Pin winners were Robert Br James A lexis Macken, t he the Br W.J. Wilding Senior School. 1934 - 1939 MLC Deputy Leader Victorian is sure to be a wonderfully entertaining Rosenow, Steve Booker, Neil Haase and Sportsmaster of St Patrick's Government 1970 -1976 night and a great opportunity to catch up Sam Bowman. College, writes: with old boys and friends from all eras. country law firms in and was The feats of A lbert Ogilvie, Murray Byrne PAKENHAM RACES 2005 elected to the Victorian Legislative and Premier Steve Bracks as well as other A booking form and further information Thank you very much to event sponsors " He was noted as an all round athlete Council in 1958, at that time being t he old boys who have taken on public office about the Dinner are included w ith this Barker and Jennings, Cooke and Foley, and distinguished himself as a David Bourke (SPC 1944-48) is again youngest member ever to be elected to at National, State and Local level provide edition of The Shamrock or can be SJ Weir, Balla rat Office Systems and representative of his school in many organising the OCA's traditional Race Day an Upper House in Aust ralia. a great framework for leadership for our obtained by contacting the Service, The Victoria Hotel, Port Fairy, athletic contests. Some fine performances at Pakenham on Sunday January 23, As a backbencher, Murray was the current students to aspire to. Building Development Office. The Courier, Foley, Wilson and Co., in this most useful art can be placed to 2005. The day features the prestigious Government Whip in the Legislative leadership amongst all students is cent ral Lifestyle Travel, The Red Lion Bar and his credit. In football, too, he was Br O'Malley Welter and is a great Council and was actively involved in to the notion of the College reclaiming its Bistro, Cafe Companis at the Ballarat Art prominent and during his time in the opportunity to catch up w ith form er SPC Social Welfare, Law Reform and Housing. patrimony as one of the nation's leading Gallery, North Ballarat Football Club, College took an active part in this st udents and staff as well as enjoying FOUNDATION GOLF DAY 2004 He was Chairman of the Parliamentary boys schools. Kearney and Crowe, Men Only and invigorating game. In boat racing events fine food, wine and the odd flutter. Please Subordinate Legislation Committee from Ferguson Plarres Bakehouse. Thank you he also took part and was stroke of the put the date in your diary now, start 1961 to 1962. He was elected to State also to the College P&F led by Nola and College crew. In 1905 at the College getting your mates together and let 's Cabinet in June 1970 and at of 41 Geoff Brown, Peter Casey, Tracey Downes Annual Sports he won the Junior 220 ANZAC SERVICE make the 2005 Race Day a huge success. was the youngest member to be and Jarrod Waight for their assistance yards and in 1906 he annexed the Senior Blessing of the Chapel To arrange tickets please phone Dav id on appointed Minist er for Public Works. with catering and taking donations from 440 yards handicap and was Champion (03) 59 411 075. He was e lected Deputy Leader o f the Honour Boards. ambitious punters on the Par 3s. Handballer of the College. He was a noted Government in the Upper House in 1970. We eagerly look forward to the swimmer and excelled chiefly in the The College Chapel's Honour Boards w ill On 23 August 1973 he was appointed Foundation Fourth Annual Golf Day longer d istances. He was Captain of the be blessed at an Anzac Service to be held Minister for State Development & ARCHIVES (and some warm weather for the event) Swimming Club and Champion Swimmer at the College on Friday April 22. The Decent ralization and Minister for Tourism on Sunday November 13, 2005. Fore! of the College." Chapel is a Memorial Chapel built in and Minister for Immigration. He was one Brother Brian Davis has had a recognition of old boys who paid t he Best Dressed Team: David Blanchfield, Jason of the youngest Upper House Leaders for tremendous response from old boys After leaving St Patrick's College Albert ult imate sacrifice in serving their country Barnett, Justin Scull ey and Will Cook. POLITICAL LEADERSHIP the Government ever in Australia. He wishing to donate memorabilia to the attended the University of Tasmania, in times of conflict. The Mass w ill A Rich SPC Tradition was Acting Premier of the State of College. In November we received a where he won the Backhouse-Walker commence at 11 :00 am and w ill feature a 108 p layers greeted the starter for the 3rd Victoria on a number of occasions. welcome visit from Mrs Moi ra Labb, the Annual Foundation Golf Day played at the The recent visit to the College by Prize for Final Honours in his Law course. number of prominent old boys who have widow of Fred Labb (SPC 1931 - 1939), He was elected a Member of the House of served in the armed forces. All old boys Ballarat Golf Club on Sunday November Victorian Premier Steve Bracks (SPC Murray w as very active and influential who won the U/14 Handball in 1934, the Assembly on May 31,1919 and after are welcome to attend the service. 14. Played in cold and windy conditions 1968-71 ) has prompted College archivist with the community. He was founder of U/16 in 1935 and 1936 and the College serving as Attorney General, Minister for For more details please contact the the scoring on the day was exceptional Br Brian Davis to research the rich the Wendouree Youth Club and the Open Championship in 1937,1938 Mines, Fisheries and Game, Forestry and Development Office. with a number of very low scores contribution that St Pat's students have Ballarat Caledonian Housing Societies and 1939. Moira had the six trophies Education in t he Lyon's Government, he recorded. A highlight of the day was the made to political leadership in Australia. and as well as a foundation member of refurbished and donated them to became Tasmanian Opposition Leader in cross section of players in the field, from the Ballarat Junior Chamber of the College. October 1928. extravagant ly dressed current students to Commerce and a member of the SCHOLARSHIPS old boys, fathers and sons and friends of Albert George Ogilvie Australian Advisory Board of the National On June 22 1934 he was elected Prem ier the College. It was an excellent Insurance Com pany of New Zealand. The College is indebted to the late Robert of Tasmania. In 1939 he was in celebration of the strength of the Premier of Tasmania 1934 • 1939. Connelly (SPC 1943-45) whose bequest Warburton, Victoria indulging his passion St Patrick's College community and A lbert George Ogilvie was born on March He was patron of the Skipton Youth Club, has made it possible for two regional for golf on his way to a Premier's was played in great spirit. 10, 1890 in Hobart, Tasmania. He the Ballarat Athletic Youth Club and the students to attend the College on part Conference when he suffered a heart attended St Patrick's College from 1904 to Ballarat Aged and Needy Re lief Boarding/Tuition fees scholarships. attack and died all too prematurely on W inner of the Handicap section was Team 1906. His brother Eric James Ogilvie Association. He was President of the Robert's brother Des has kindly June 10, 1939. Haase, taking out the event on its t hird attended the College in 1908 and 1909. Ballarat Law Association and Director of coordinated t he bequest on the t ry. They had a sizzling 57 off the stick for Br John Francis Kenny writes: the Victorian Savings and Loans Society, family's behalf. a net score of 54. Ju st .125 off the pace Burns Philp Trustee Company and was the team led by Robert Rosenow "In his last year at the College he went up Murray Lewis Byrne Chairman & Director of Victorian In 2005 the Robert Connelly Scholarship who had 54.125 closely followed by team for the Junior University Exam with the Securities Corporation Limited. Such was recipients are: Mathews w ith 54.875, boasting two result that he procured the subjects of CMG, QM, SMOM, Barrister and the breadth of his involvement that it • Matthew Austin - Stawell generations of St Pat's, (Dad Peter having Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Physics, Solicitor,MLC. Deputy Leader Victorian comes as no surprise that in 1974 he was • Nicholas Liston - Beaufort boarded from 1957 to 1962) and son Sean English, Geography (credit) and French Government 1970 -1976. Murray w as born awarded the Total Community If you are interested in making a bequest currently boarding in Year 10. ( credit}. I noticed that he associated with in Ballarat on August 29, 1928 and Development Award. The extent of his or donation to the College's Scholarship Mrs Moira Labb with the trophies she kindly the best boys in the College. In all my attended St Patrick's College from 1937 to achievements and standing in the and Bursary Programme please contact donated to the College. The Non-Handicap event was won by dealing with Albert I do not recollect a 1947, representing t he College in the two community can be gauged by the fact Mark Waddington on 53 311688 or Tony Leonard, Steve Booker, Matt and single trace of insincerity on his part. seat of the 1st Rowing IV. that he was made a Companion of the 0429 990 980. Such donations can Callum Leonard with a score of 62. They Without taking upon himself the role of a Most Distinguished Order of St Michael provide access to a St Patrick's College narrowly defeated Deputy Headmaster corrector or teacher he exercised a most In 1952 he graduated with Honours in and St George and the Sovereign M ilitary education that may have been beyond Rob Brennan's team (63) and Ron salutary influence on the many who came Law and Political Science from Order of Malta and awarded the the means of some families in Jennings team who recorded an within his circle." Melbourne University. He became the Queen's Medal. regional Victoria. impressive score of 65. senior partner in one of t he largest The Shamrock December 2004 Page 8 Page 9 The Shamrock December 2004 Another welcome visitor to the College Brian was joined by a host of old boys Kevin was President of the College's In his last email he passed on regards to development and clinical supervision and Wiley (SPC 1991 -96) Michael and Erin was Ray Clarke, who donated his football and their partners who enjoyed a St Vincent de Paul Society in 1953. all from 1982 College Captain Michael practice. Gino has also been the aut hor of Winfield in the College Chapel on and cricket trophies to the College. Ray wonderful dinner and celebrated this Baddeley who informed Simon that there several publications in the rehabilitation Saturday October 16, 2004. won the 1st XVIII W .T .O'Malley Best and special event in true St Pat's style. John Lloyd (SPC 1961-67) was awarded were currently four SPC old boys in the and health field and has been published Fairest Trophy for 1976, his second year the Public Service Medal in the 2004 region; three from the class of 1982, three in the Medical Journal of Australia, in the team. Coach, Br Peter Dowling Queen's Birthday Honours for service in former Student Councillors, two 1st XVIII The Australian Journal of Occupat ional wrote of Ray's contribution: SPC Engagements the field of industrial relations. John was players and a 1st XI cricketer. We trust Therapy and Ageing in Society appointed Senior Deputy President of the that the boys are having a kick of the Cambridge University Press, London. Hucker (SPC 1986-91) Greg to Leanne "Ray Clarke, as first rover, was one of the Australian Industrial Relations footy from time to t ime resplendent in really brilliant players with magnificent Reddie. Greg and Leanne w ill be married Commission in August, 2004. their SPC footy jumpers! In July The Age newspaper had a feature ball control and a fierce desire to win in March 2005. article contrasting t he lives of two of the possession of the ball. Ray won the best Noel Forster (SPC 1963-68) has lived in Mark Broemmer (SPC 1975-81) was College's most famous graduates from and fairest award after a great season as Guests: Back Row: Tony Joyce, Daryl Perth since marrying Melanie, a Loreto featured in an article in The Courier in 1971 - Premier Steve Bracks (SPC 1968- team Vice-Captain." Teschendorf, Bill Joyce, Brian Vear, Carol Joyce, Convent, Kenya old scholar, in 1979. He is SPC Births Gail Larkins, Loreto Brady, Jan Fry, Tony Fry, October for his bravery in foiling an 71) and the recently appointed Chairman Ray Brady, Merryn Seaburgh, Margo Director of an International Insurance armed robbery at the service station he of the US owned, Melbourne based Carrafa - Gino (SPC 1983-84) and Tara Ray played for four years in the 1st XI Teschendorf and Andrew Seaburgh Broking Firm. Noel has two teenage sons, was working at. He scared off the knife Exxon-Mobil Australia, Mark Nolan are delighted to announce the safe arrival cricket team, winning the cricket trophy in Front Row: Julia Vear, Mary Joyce, Brian Michael and Andrew and since donat ing wielding bandit by brandishing a metal (SPC 1967-71 ). Both men w ill be involved of f irst child Holly Anne (81b. 4 oz.) born 1973 and 1976, when, in the words of Gleeson. Marv Gleeson and John Larkins his whites to St Vinnie's last year spends torch nnd acknowledged that 'it was not in complex negotiations over the coming October 2, 2004 at Cabrini Hospital. coach Br H. T. Breach: time over the summer travelling between something we are trained to do, it was months as Mark and his organisation t ry Greg Hucker (SPC 1986-91) is currently cricket grounds watching their progress. just an instinctive action'. to work out the future of the Exxon-Mobil Cronin- Dan (SPC 1986-90) and Sharon "The team, a little unsure in the based in Sydney after f ive years at Yu Iara He is involved in Rotary having been a plant in Altona - right in the heartland of were thrilled to announce the safe arrival beginning, went from strength to in the Northern Territory as IT&T Past President and winner of the Paul The amazing life and times of Harry Steve Bracks' W illiamstown seat! Mark of first child Anna Therese born on June strength and under the inspirational Manager with Voyages. He is currently Harris Fellowship award. As a passionate Moran (SPC 1931-32) were recently has worked w it h Exxon-Mobil for over 25 8, 2004. leadership of Ray Clarke emerged working as the Group General Manager Melbourne member he is still patiently featured in an article in The Courier. years, including five years in the US in undefeated premiers." awaiting the club's 13th Premiership. Harry from Waubra has recent ly the m id-90s. of IT&T for Voyages. Hodder - John (SPC 1982-83) and his w if e celebrated his 87th birthday and still lives were thrilled to announce the arrival of Another fine acquisition was the Old Jason Hucker (SPC 1995-2000) is In October the front page of the Ballarat independently on the soldier settler block son Dominic John on October 22, 2004 Collegians Cup for 1910 won by Bert Courier featured SPC father and son he took up after WW2. Before his service completing the final year of his Tourism WEDDINGS, ENGAGEMENTS, weighing in at 6 lb. 4 oz. Dominic's arrival Gregory, donated by son John at the Kevin and Luke Kane (SPC 1993-94). years Harry was a talented sportsman and Hospitality course at LaTrobe BIRTHS, BEREAVEMENTS meant that he was unable to attend the Regional Dinner. Bert was University, Bundoora. In season 2004 he Luke a passionate sportsman has leading Waubra to football premierships 1984 reunion dinner - needless to say his Captain of the SPC 1st XV111 and 1st XI p layed for Touradin in the West undergone a period of ill health requiring in 1938 and 1939. Having grown up with a SPC Weddings peers well and truly 'wet the baby's head in 1905 and was eulogised in verse: Gippsland Football League bagging 65 the donation of a kidney. W ithout rifle in his hands he was a natural soldier for him in his absence. goals to win his club's leading goal kicker hesitation father Kevin stepped up to the and after training at Puckapunyal saw The Greg'ry Bert, award and finish second in the League. p late and donated his kidney. Both Kevin action at a variety of conflicts in locations Barnes (SPC 1989-94) Matthew married Kerr - Clinton (SPC 1991-95) and Gina Tho' cool, alert and Luke are recuperating well w ith Luke such as the Libya, Tobruk, Benghazi, Kate-Maree Mair in Warrnambool on were delighted to announce the arrival In dodging six, or more! John Kelly (SPC 1975-80) is living and harbouring dreams of again pulling on his Greece, Crete and Sphakia. Harry was a Saturday April 24, 2004. Kate's father of Mia Kate, 8 lb. 2 oz. on September For white-and-blue, working in Melbourne as General beloved Springbank jumper in the CHFL gifted leader of men and was recognised Bryan Mair attended SPC from 1946-49. 23, 2004. He charges through, Manager of an IT Company. He is married in season 2005. for his leadership and bravery. Sadly Nor cares who stands before! to Georgia and they have celebrated the r Harry lost his wife of 49 years Stella Eskdale (SPC 1993-98) James to Alison Jeffrey - Paull (SPC 1985-90) welcomed birth of their second child in October. Brent Delahey (SPC 1980-84) has been whom he met whilst sailing back from Watt. James and Alison celebrated their Jack Francis (71b 14 oz.} on September 24, We continue to be delighted and grateful married to Julie for 15 years and has Alexandria in 1942. Harry has remained a marriage on Saturday November 13 at 2004; a brother for Molly. for these donations. They will be suitably Damian Franzman (SPC 1977-80) has three sons and is delighted that his oldest non-drinker and staunch Catholic and is a Our Help of Lady Christians East displayed so that all members of the been appointed the founding General boy, Todd will be following in Dad's proud St Pat's old boy - his old school is Warrnambool. The wedding was College community can be aware of the celebrated by Fr Michael O'Toole Manager of the Torquay Sands Golf footsteps when he commences at the certainly proud of him and the (SPC 1966-67) and groomsman was SPC Deaths accomplishments of the w inners. If you Course. The complex boasts a wide range College in Year 7 in 2005. Brent is a courageous and exemplary life he would like your trophies similarly Bevan Conlan (SPC 1994-99). of sporting, recreational and hospitality partner in an accounting practice in has led. displayed, please contact Br Brian Davis Stan Bates (SPC 1945-46) passed away facilities and is considered one of the Bacchus Marsh and loves his football, on (03) 5331 1688 or Ottini (SPC 1986-91) Damien and Cathy on July 10, 2004. State's leading courses. Damian was in coaching the Darley Under 12s and Gino Carrafa (SPC 1983-84) has recently [email protected] Scrivener in the College Chapel on attendance at the Geelong regional following the Kangaroos. been appointed as Senior Psychologist at Saturday November 6, 2004. John Fogarty (SPC 1932-35) passed away dinner with Chris Fry (SPC 1975-80). lnergise Australia Pty Ltd. Gino has held a The OCA have assisted Simon Harwood number of roles throughout his career on October 17, 2004 in Canberra. Former Riding (SPC 1988-93) Anthony and work Colleague at the Department of OLD BOYS IN THE NEWS A lso in attendance at the Geelong Dinner (SPC 1998-2003) with the cost of including work in the fields of Danielle Adams in the College Chapel on Trade Alex McGoldrick (SPC 1940-49) was Dr Kevin Shannon (SPC 1952-54). travelling to and from Tanzania to enable rehabilitation, research, clinical and Saturday September 4, 2004. attended the Requiem Mass at Sacred Brownlow medallist and SPC statesman Kevin is a keen race goer having been him to undertake important work with the private practice. In 2000 he returned to Heart Church, Pearce and highlighted a Brian Gleeson (SPC 1947-52) recently past president of the Geelong Racing Christian Brothers in the Arusha region. Balla rat to work for IRS Total Injury Walker (SPC 1990-95) Harvey and Kelly few t houghts from t he service booklet. celebrated his 70th birthday at Doyle's Club. One of his ot her passions is raising Simon has been in regular Management as a rehabilitation Creek Hotel, overlooking the boats money to fund construction of correspondence and has detailed some of consultant and then moved on to the Lammers in the College Chapel on Jack as he was known was born into a Saturday October 2, 2004. farming family at Warrenheip and was moored in the Mordialloc Creek. accommodation facilities for the aged. the works he has undertaken to date. Cairnmillar Institute in Melbourne as a Senior Psychologist in organisational known at St Pat's as a dedicated student The Shamrock December 2004 Page 1o Page 11 The Shamrock December 2004 and gifted sportsman representing the which they operated as a separate entity College's 1st XVIII and 1st XI as a highly to the College. Legend has it that a profjt regarded wicketkeeper. He married Mary was never made because Nora gave too Caroll in 1944 who was a boarder at much away to the hungry boys! Loreto College. Mary's brother Fr Jack Carroll (SPC 1934-36) was Jack's Dr Paul Laffey (SPC 1981-86) son of Mr classmate and team mate in the 1st XI. Tom Laffey (SPC 1944-53), brother of Jack went on to work for the Department Nick (SPC 1978-84), Simon (SPC 1983-88) of Civil Aviation and between 1948-1 962 and Julian (SPC 1987-90) passed away on he travelled the world for the Australian November 1, 2004. Government negotiating airline agreements, in particular for National Andrew O'Brien (SPC 1984-89) passed carrier Qantas. He continued to negotiate away in November 2004 after a long and deals until his retirement, finishing his courageous battle with illness. Husband career as the Australian Ambassador to of Katrina and father of Dermot, Alice and the Multilateral Trade Negotiations and Daniel. Brother of Mark (SPC 1983-88). residing in Geneva. In retirement he worked tirelessly for St Vincent de Paul as Michael O'Sullivan (SPC 1939-43) passed NEXT EDITION well as being a devoted husband, father away on September 23, 2004. Michael and grandfather. He is remembered was a tremendous supporter of the The deadline for the next edition of fondly by friends and family as a lovely College. His sons M ichael (SPC 1977-79), The Shamrock is Friday March 18, 2005. man and a real gentleman. Patrick (SPC 1984-87), Bernard (SPC All contributions from members of the 1988-91), Gerald (SPC 1990-93) and Kevin SPC community are gratefully received . Geoffrey Griffin (SPC 1961 -68) passed (SPC 1990-95) all boarded at the College. Contributions can be mailed, faxed or away on October 30, 2004. Geoff emailed to the Editor - Mark Waddington, attended SPC from Cog hill's Creek and Simon Wood (SPC 1981-84) passed away [email protected] was well known in football and football on September 20, 2004. umpiring circles. Mr Willliam Curtain and Mr David Photo of Class of 2004 John Hill (SPC 1940-41) died September, Nguyen, Year 12, 2003 students of 2004 in Tasmania. St Bernard's College, Melbourne were The Old Collegians Association killed in a car accident. Please remember congratulates all members of the Class of Cynthia Hucker, daughter of Anne (SPC their families and the staff and students 2004 upon their rich and significant staff) and Ian and sister of Jason (SPC of St Bernard's College. achievements during their time at the 1995-2000) and Greg (SPC 1986-91 ), and College and warmly welcomes them to mother of Tess passed away suddenly in The College and Old Collegians the ranks of 'Old Boys' - 'Stick with the September, 2004. Association extend its deepest Green, White and Blue'! sympathies to all family and friends of Mrs Nora May Irvin passed away in departed Old Boys and friends of the November, 2004. Nora, with her husband College. We ask that you remember them Ted, was proprietor of the SPC Tuck Shop, and their families in your prayers.