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HEYNDESIGN PRINT DESIGN • COPYWRITING & EDITING • WEB CONTENT LOGOS • BROCHURES • NEWSLETTERS • ADVERTISEMENTS Contact us at [email protected] or visit www.heyndesign.com.au PAGE 4 PETERITES REUNITE BLUE THAT CROWNS THE WORLD PAGE 21 Dodwell in LA The drum on our band Dodwell de Zilva, the Fr Arthur Fernando realised his dream of forming first band leader is the first fife-and-drum band in schools, and now resident in LA WITH COMPLIMENTS thanks to his vision, we march into history. with his wife June.

IN STEP: Gary Von Bergheim leads the smartly decked-out band and at right, Ian Nugera, Jeff Von Bergheim, Claude Cruz, Desmond Morias, Carline Nugara, Gary Von Bergheim and Stafford Thambimuttu. Below: On the march at Diyatalawa. FROM Band of brothers finest BY CECIL HEYN He was succeeded by Fr Former band leader Mervyn Weerakody, who THE year was 1963, when was instantly nicknamed BRIAN JAYASINGHA the Rector of St. Peter’s “Cheeseball” because his college, Father Basil Wira- cranium resembled a ball tunga decided to take his of Edam cheese. retirement. At the start of 1967, His nominated successor, Cheeseball called me into Fr Arthur Fernando was va- OF cationing in the UK before taking up his post as the recruiting students from the boys to gel into a for- differenthis office (amongreasons, the mostly many Rector of St. Peter’s College. the Senior and Senior-Prep disciplinary)trips I made to and his asked office mefor Fr Arthur held the ambi- classes to form the band drum band to lead the band that year. I tion to establish a Fife & (which was and probably Fr. Arthur aka. “Billa”, a midable unit as a fife and must say this year was one Drum Band at St Peter’s, still is, the only type of col- name he instantly acquired BRIAN J. AUTO CARE based on a model he had lege band in Sri Lanka). because of his stern face of the best years I spent at seen in England. Fr Arthur secured the and pronounced protuber- St Peter’s. With this goal in mind, he services of a retired army ance, partially veiled by I went back to playing the proceeded to buy the nec- sergeant who played in the cassock he tradition- bugle in 1968 while Randy essary musical instruments the Ceylon Army Band for ally wore, chose Dodwell de de Zilwa led the Band. needed to have a complete many decades to help train Zilva to lead the band. Dod- The Peterite Fife & Drum ensemble for such a band, the band in proper march- well (a natural showman) Band was a very popular which comprised six snare ing-style music and percus- led the band until the end attraction, particularly drums. six brass bugles, a sion skills. of 1963 and was succeeded at the girls’ schools sport bass drum, two side drums, This affable gentleman, by Gary Von Bergheim to meets. a mace for the leader, a set armed with a stack of mu- lead the band in 1964. I distinctly remember the of cymbals and military- sic sheets slowly got his In 1965, Gary’s brother, “oohs” and “aahs” when style white gauntlets. message across to the boys, Jeffrey took over the lead- 16 smartly dressed boys He even purchased a who, by the way could not ership and did an admira- leopard-skin type tunic to make head or tail of the ble job. At this time, I joined with white shirts, white- be worn by the bass drum- minims and semi-quavers the band as one of the bugle starched trousers and black mer, an instant hit with all from the music sheets. players. - and sundry. Thus, with a lot of rat-a- In 1966, Aloysius Back- na to lead the march-past BRIAN J. AUTO CARE On his return and after tats and tum, tum, tums, he house became the leader whichbow ties culminated filed on to thein arethe taking up his post as Rector, successfully conveyed the and in this year Billa also prize giving to the winners he immediately set about musical interpretations for decided to retire. of the various events. PAGE 20 PETERITES REUNITE BLUE THAT CROWNS THE WORLD PAGE 5 With compliments from

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PAGE 6 PETERITES REUNITE BLUE THAT CROWNS THE WORLD PAGE 19 Who am I? Who am I? Music masters I practised medicine for 70 Memories that linger I was born in 1933 and Music has been a part of the great Peterite years and performed more Friendships formed at St Peter’s are the envy of joined St Peter’s in 1944. tradition, and the world wide web has a record of than 100,000 operations. other schools. Let’s celebrate our unique bonds I have medical and military links and our great talents. I was chief surgeon in Colombo. and share this time together. was regarded as Asia’s best. Roll on the When such joys are ours A poem by Sampath Ranatunga Gather round all ye boys Past the grotto and the pond For we can have a lot of fun We entered school, and felt Like we did in the old days the bond good times A good laugh and a lively The silence bell, the prefect’s pun. glare BY LAWRENCE MACHADO Of course, we all remember Father Rector was always We can see if we close our there. Teachers come and teach- SCHOOLDAYS somehow eyes The school we all grew up in ers go take on a rosier hue when Our friendships Fondest memories of days Oh! The characters, only Tube tuned to our musos viewed through the nos- gone by. Peterites know have stood the Pippi, Archie, Nas Polla or BY LAWRENCE HEYN of his best is Oh My Papa talgic eyes of former stu- As kids we used to run Kalu dents. “ around The legends included Half – a search brings up a test of time... THE passing of Raddy Fer- Remembered more for- Those grounds that Soda too. number of renditions on givingly are the daily stretched so far reira is a sad loss to the of the top colleges in Sri Games that made us strong Canings we got, six of the music world. YouTube. grind of studies and Lanka. and hardy best Books in the shorts, pride on But, like all musicians, There is also the upbeat swotting over text books, It is remarkable to see the The teachers always raised the bar. the chest Raddy has left a legacy we baila number Nurse Nona heavier and bulkier than bon homie, laughter and Did we mind? Oh! Not at all can all enjoy. Billy Bunter, studying obvious affection we have Young men who would grow Together my friend, we had His music and the lega- performed by the Gypsies’ in hot and humid class- for most of our classmates so grand a ball. Sunil Perera, backed by Peterite boys in the sun- cies of scores of others are rooms, the stern teachers and school chums - rela- baked land We must respect those gone enshrined in the wonder- Harold Seneviratne and and priests, canings by tionships which have been We did well at sports and to rest ful world of YouTube. viciously wielded sticks of studies We all know they gave their his orchestra. revived and strengthened best Trawling the net I came bamboo, kneeling in the over the years, thanks to Standing by our good old YouTube’s video archives buddies. Father Claver we all know across some gems involv- corridors or as one har- the internet which keeps And Father Christie put on ing past Peterites who formed by Forbes, are still Joining Forbes as You are testimony that St Pe- assed teacher used to say, us in instant touch. All ye boys from far and wide a show. ter’s produced musicians Come with us, let’s take a strode the music scene tickling the funny bone. Tube immortals are other “go and kneel in the hot, Today’s college reunion, ride Now, to the college canteen like giants. Bill Forbes’s rendition Peterite musos Harold of great note and we can hot sun.” where many of us will also With the blue, white and we go One such was Bill Forbes. of Oh to be in England, Seneviratne and Des- gold, brimming with pride Mas paan, marlu pann and proudly sing their praises. Also forgiven but not for- remember our class and pan rolls we eat So many years later such made under the alias of mond Kelly. gotten are the bullies and school mates who have We march on through the Go on, click on to you- surging tide. The buns were nice but the classics as Ladies of Cal- Kal Kahn, in 1964 has Seneviratne, the master pests, the mad scramble gone to their eternal rest, kimbula rolls were sweet cutta and Aa-Chaa Eng- remained as cheeky 47 saxophonist, is featured tube.com and be truly en- for the canteen food and is something we can all be Down Peterite memory lane All the noise and the clatter land, composed and per- years later. on many videos and one tertained. we go To us boys it didn’t matter water, where pushing and proud of, as we have all Stopping off at the Canal shoving was more the contributed something to View Stores By the canal bank we played norm than the exception. make this great institution Let’s enjoy a mas roti, fol- Where the korawakkas flew PETERITE REUNION SILENT AUCTION lowed by a cup of tea! And the kabaragoyas drank Also forgiven but not for- what it stands for today. The fish were drunk, the lend a heart, lend a hand. Bristol, Gold Leaf or 3 Roses gotten was the teacher’s Our friendships have Feeling great, we took our water stank To us it was heaven  Johnny Walker Double Black 1 litre, two bottles pet who happily dobbed stood the test of time poses. you in to gain a few over vast time spans and It smelt like (cologne) 4711  4 nights’ accommodation for a couple at Cinnamon Lake, Colombo After school we were hungry brownie points. distances and made our We had to go and fill our All our heroes, cricket, rugby bundy and the rest  2 nights’ Bed & Breakfast for a couple at Bentota Beach Hotel, Bentota Also not forgotten are the remarkable college net- At everything, we were the painful rubber-launched For a good warm thosai we  Australia Cricket Captain Michael Clarke’s signed and framed picture work, forged by associa- would go best paper pellets and “gal tions in several countries, Full of colour pride, we enjoy  3 nights’ accommodation for a couple in a Plaza Suite at Plaza Park Hotel, With sambhar and vadai, ask seembala” seed guns. a thing of envy. no more! Fly that flag boys and shout Beijing, China Proceeds go towards for joy. And, what we thankfully So let us celebrate our As we started each new day remember fondly are the We would pass the achcharu A good foundation, as they  3 nights’ accommodation for a couple in a Deluxe Suite at Radisson Blu sponsoring Advanced unique bonds and enjoy say good teachers - as against our times together. Who woman along the way Hotel, Shanghai, China Near the gate, she would sit Maketh the man, come what Level Scholarships some who were clearly knows when we will meet may  Split Level 2.5kw air conditioner Cutting the fruit into tasty for needy students not cut out to teach in a again to swap tales and pitt We will always remember  12 bottles of wine noisy boys’ school - won- With our mouths burning With fondest memories, in sing our beloved anthem, every way. at St Peter’s College. derful classmates, house which takes us back to and stomachs churning  Reunion stamps—special issue from Australia Post We munched away to fulfil The school that made us

mates and the happy those memories many What we are today Who Am I Answers: P7, Brig. Dr H. I. K. Fernando; P16, dual international Royden de Silva; P18, Dr P. R. Anthonis R. P. Dr P18, Silva; de Royden international dual P16, Fernando; K. I. H. Dr Brig. P7, Answers: I Am Who our yearning. memories of being in one moons ago. PAGE 18 PETERITES REUNITE BLUE THAT CROWNS THE WORLD PAGE 7 Sevens heaven Points scored by St Virtue and Truth St Peter’s swept all before it in Skills to the fore 447 Peter’s in 11 matches, The college crest encapsulates the very essence Sevens rugby, claiming its 6th Two Peterite cricket champions are making their with 70 tries, in its school rugby of being a Peterite. We can take in pride in being consecutive title by winning the 2011 name as coaches of national teams. We follow championship-winning year of a part of its story. All Island Sevens tournament. their progress with interest. 2007. Our crest tells a story Rumesh in charge ST Peter’s crest came into b) The keys of the King- being in 1927 when the dom given to St Peter RUMESH Ratnayake has college changed its name 1a 3. The motto of the col- taken another stride forward is his journey as a from St Joseph’s College lege – in the body of the cricket administrator. South. plaque attached to the Its three colours of blue, 4 The former Peterite and body of the crest at the white and gold have stood Sri Lanka paceman has the test of time and its bottom: VIRTUS ET VERI- taken the reins as coach 2a TAS – Virtue and Truth. It design still holds its own 2b of the national team in a against any crests. depicts the vision of our temporary capacity. Four distinct elements 1c Founding Fathers for Pet- Rumesh, 47, has had Roy heads make up the crest. 1b erites to carry when they mixed success against 1. The Catholic elements go out into the world. Australia so far, with the for Oman are depicted by 4. The element of local Lankans winning the T20 a) The Cross on top series 2-0, losing the one- ROY Dias, the most styl- 3 culture – depicted by two b) The bottom part of elephants holding the day series 3-2 and losing ish batsman St Peter’s has the body which portrays produced, has been ap- cross up on high – to en- the Bible, with the Latin series at home. pointed coach of Oman’s sure we relate Christ and words VERBUM DEI LU- heralding the triumphal 2. The Papal element in theServing first ofas thedevelopment three-Test cricket team. CERNA – the Word of God return of Christ to Jerusa- the top half of the crest is his teachings and the faith Dias will be charged is Light lem, the preamble to the to Sri Lanka, paying due Cricket Council, Ratnay- with the task of getting c) The two palms on Last Supper and Passion, a) The Pope’s crown recognition to all faiths, officerake was withseconded the by Asian Sri the middle-eastern team either side of the Bible Death and Resurrection. signifiedused at coronations by races etc. ready for the ACC Twen- void created by Australian TALKING TACTICS: Rumesh Ratnayake with skipper Dilshan. ty20 Cup to be played in LankaStuart Law Cricket who to resigned fill the developing cricketers to Australian soil, in 1984. Nepal in December. to take up a posting with play in ACC and ICC tour- Coaching is nothing new Stalwarts gone but not forgotten Bangladesh. naments. The countries and white headband, to Roy – in the past two decades he has coached Ratnayake said: “It’s a under his care are Bah- RumeshWith his hit flowing the stumps mane Shelley Wickremasinghe Mr Sathurukulasingham great honour to be asked rain, Bhutan, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka and Nepal. and I’m grateful to the Maldives, and Nepal Oman won the ACC 1925 -2011 1917-2011 The wiry Ratnayake ACC for releasing me. Tak- Ratnayake, who played Twenty20 Cup in 2007, madefive times his debutin that as match. a teen- SHELLEY Wickremasin- MOST Peterites will rec- ing on Australia’s always a 23 Tests and 70 one-day and progressed enough to ager and displayed the ghe was a cricketer and a ollect Tamil language challenge.” internationals from 1982 make it to the qualifying gentleman. teacher Mr Sathurukulas- Rumesh has been with to 1993, is famous for ability to generate pace tournament for the 2011 The former Peterite and ingham. the ACC since August and bounce with his whip- World Cup. However, they fared poorly in that event, cricket administrator Short in stature, he was 2001, and has worked on win against Australia, on py action. - Passed away on August best known to Peterites by spearheading the first ODI gated to the third division 11, ending an impres- his famous nickname. Happy Hour keeps you ale and hearty finishingof the ICC’s 11th World to beCricket rele sive innings studded with Mr Sathurukulasingham THE special brews served to choose from and we style-beer with a hint of League. compassion, generosity, passed away in early Janu- during Happy Hour of Re- chose for you; Dias, 58, said he was fa- - GREAT VALUES: Sportsman ary this year, succumbing LONG CAREER: Teacher Mr union 2011 resulted from Pete’s Ale: A rich red/ Pete’s Draught: A gold- miliar with Oman cricket ry leadership qualities. Shelley Wickremasinghe to respiratory problems. Sathurukulasingham a partnership between the brown medium-bodied honeyen, light-bodied flavour. Ameri- since he had watched the selflessnessShelley was and an outstandexempla- He would have been 94 He served St Peter’s well, teaching at St.Thomas’s, organising committee and classic English ale-style can-style draught. It pos- team in various competi- ing cricketer and sport- years on January 16 and U-Brew It, a leading micro beer. Pete’s Ale possesses sesses low bitterness; low helping the school on and Mt Lavinia, for a few more tions during his time as man who served the game retained a very sharp brewery at Keilor Park. medium to high bitter- Nepal coach. for the right reasons. mind to his last day. years. The three premium beers aroma characteristics. It Dias captained St Peter’s He was in the champion Mr Sathurukulasingham He later settled in Toron- are all-natural and pre- and medium hop aroma hopis a flavourclean easy and drinking low hop in 1971 and ’72 and then Peterite team of 1946 presidentoff the field. of the He St. became Peter’s taught at St Peter’s College to with his family. servative-free ness,characteristics. medium hop flavour classic American draught went on to play 20 Test which convincingly beat Collegethe first Old Buddhist Boys Associa to be- for more than 30 years, His funeral was held on U-Brew It has more than Pete’s Lager: A golden, beer. This was dispensed and 58 ODIs for Sri Lanka St Joseph’s. tion. and continued his love for January 8. 150 quality beer recipes light-bodied American from the kegs. in the 1980s. PAGE 8 PETERITES REUNITE BLUE THAT CROWNS THE WORLD PAGE 17 Who am I? Message in a bottle I was a towering second-row Raddy Ferreira 1946 –2011 While they cannot be present tonight, old forward for St Peter’s, captained The passing of musician par excellence Raddy Ferreira has left the music world Peterites in Colombo are with us in spirit and Havelocks and represented Sri Lanka saddened. We publish extracts of a tribute to Raddy from his brother-in-law send their best wishes. in rugby union and basketball. Guinn and Raddy’s sister Charmaine. Let’s stay in touch It’s our Raddy—man and his music SO many nostalgic mo- good friend Harold Jan- time to ments are recalled when sz’s music shop in Bam- BY GUINN & CHARMAINE RAGEL with the grand piano that he played one thinks of the “college balapitiya. reminisce on for many years. days’’ that it’s impossible Have fun at the Harry would faithfully RADDY was born in Colombo, Sri Raddy then freelanced for the next reunion guys. call up other old Petes the Dear Fellow Peterites, Lanka, to Lena and the late Donovan few years with a stint on Captain size like a page in a sou- moment one from over- Ferreira on September 24, 1946. venir. “In fact, have seas walks into his shop THE Peterite Reunion Cook Cruises before landing the job to edit them to a specified He was the eldest in the family of Arguably, most Peterites one on me! and thereby arrange a 2011 held in the most three siblings, the others being his on Holland America’s cruiseships will accept the fact that meeting somewhere over livable place on earth, brother Darryl and his sister Char- as band leader/pianist until his they have had the best helping us see and meet a beer. Melbourne, does indeed maine whom he fondly called little passing. times of their lives whilst each other so many years In fact, that’s exactly how bring us all together from sister even until a day before he During his time, Raddy was asso- at college. later. I caught up with Rienzie across the seas. passed away. ciated with many big names in the I refer to Stanley Lu- However, they will unani- Machado and later with We will revel in, remi- He has a daughter - the love of his entertainment world, among them mously accept the fact manauw who spends so Malcolm Schokman and nisce and recount the glo- life, Rebecca. that when it comes to much time linking Peter- the entire committee of rious days of our school- George Benson, Dionne Warwick, Raddy grew up in the Bambalapiti- and Johnny Farnham to name a few. “keeping in touch” after ites and also keeping eve- the Melbourne reunion. boy years spent under ya Flats in “L Block” and attended leaving college, they have ryone informed with the I travel to Australia at the Blue White and Gold, St Peter’s College where he excelled Raddy was so generous towards his been rather slack. latest news. least once a year, yet, I which was our second in his music. He was quite a good family and friends and we know of But all is not lost. Into I, myself, am guilty of not have not met more than a home. cricketer as well in the younger numerous occasions where friends this dark, cloudy scenario keeping in touch with my handful of Peterites. The reunion organising grades but in later years his love for HIT TRIO: Raddy Ferreira, middle, with would drop in to see him at the San college pals and thanks to comes a silver lining in the We owe a debt of grati- committee has spared music took precedence. Gavin Ware, left, and Milan Troha. Francisco Grill and he would host form of one man - one old Stanley, I caught up with tude to guys like Stanley no pains to ensure that After leaving school, Raddy worked ment change at the Mandarin Club them to dinner or drinks. Peterite - who strives to him, and today, thanks to and Harry and hopefully, this event will foster new at Walkers and played in many pop- Raddy was asked to set up his own him again, I am in touch Since joining the Holland America keep and bring together we Peterites will be meet- friendships and renew ular dance bands eventually setting band and this resulted in Raddy’s old Petes using the inter- with so many college bud- ing more often and remi- cruise line he would tell Charmaine lost contacts with our up his own combo that went on to Mind, Body and Soul band,. This net to the maximum ben- dies. niscing the good old days! ever-increasing database. become the famous Raddy Ferreira progressed in later years to be an and me: “You must come on board, Another haunt that gives To all those who have Combo in Colombo. 18-piece orchestra, with Raddy as One, many of us should old Petes a chance to catch Herman Gunesekera graced this occasion let He migrated to Melbourne in 1969 pianist, conductor and leader. Hong Kong or Singapore, then we be eternally grateful to for up on college pals is my [email protected] efit. me remind you that a re- where he worked at Allans Music Raddy then left the Mandarin Club canI’ll arrange all sail backit for to you, Sydney, so if youand flythen to union such as this is im- during the day and played music at to take up the prestigious position you can get up and sing with me.” portant and a necessity to nights with a band soon to move to of Sydney Hilton’s musical direc- Make it a night to remember bind us together with vir- Sadly, it wasn’t meant to be. Sydney to take up residency at the tor and pianist at the San Francisco Raddy was a close friend to me I WAS delighted to be fund such students’ edu- big or small to make these tue and truth, long after then famous Mandarin Night Club . Grill for 21 years. asked to contribute a mes- cation for this year. two projects both mean- we have left the hallowed It was during this time that Raddy portals of our alma mater. entertainment and I was privileged sage on behalf of the Pre- I would also like to keep ingful and successful. made his mark on the international its doors for renovation Raddy’s To the members of the (Guinn) and a mentor in the field of 70 Group of Old Boys for our colleagues informed Finally, I take this op- music stage, meeting many digni- loyalty, dedication and hard work to record an experimental CD with organising committee When the Hilton finally closed your reunion. of Father Rector’s desire portunity on behalf of the taries and playing and supporting was rewarded by an act of utmost him which he called something spe- who made this reunion Indeed, we are all proud to have our batch group Pre-70 Group to echo our many well-known names in the generosity from the Hilton man- cial and memorable which I will al- happen – thank you and - handle the college ar- sentiments for the success music industry. During a manage- agement when they presented him ways treasure. well done! ing high Down Under and chives. It goes without of tonight’s event, and do Let us continue tirelessly towould see ourlike college to applaudflag fly saying that the Pre-70 hope that all our friends attending will have an and be proud that we A MELBOURNE TRIBUTE TO RADDY FERREIRA your efforts in making this share a common lineage; Presented by some of the original members of the Raddy Ferreira Combo: Arden Nelson, Arthur reunion a reality and a to handle the archives, enjoyable evening whilst reminiscing the happy being Peterites. Speldewinde, Dallas Achilles, Darrell De Silva, Geoff LaBrooy, Rodney Jansz, together with many other night to remember. groupwhich isrelates the best to qualified events hours we spent togeth- Virtus Et Veritas. musicians and singers. A program consisting of many jazz, swing, and pop tunes associated with Raddy The Pre-70 Group in Co- and activities that took er at college which has Sincerely, will be presented by stars from the past and present. lombo supports an ongo- place during our era. helped mould us into men SUNDAY 16TH OCTOBER, 2011 ENTRY $10 DALLAS ACHILLES – (03) 9551 4852; ing scholarship program I therefore extend a re- of character and integrity. J Patrick Fernando DATE: BOOKINGS AND TABLE ARRANGEMENTS: for students of single par- quest to all our Peterite President TIME: 2PM-6PM ARDEN NELSON – (03) 9886 3564; RODNEY JANSZ – (03) 9571 7906; ents and we are proud that friends, far and wide to Bentley Barsenbach St Peter’s College OBSC VENUE: CLAYTON RSL – 163 CARINISH RD, CLAYTON GEOFF LABROOY – (03) 9796 9105; ARTHUR SPELDEWINDE – (03) 9874 5749 as a group we were able to assist in whichever way, Pre-70 Group Melbourne PAGE 16 PETERITES REUNITE BLUE THAT CROWNS THE WORLD PAGE 9 Lend a heart Quotable quote Lend a heart Did you know? Frank Hubert, an all-round sportsman and loyal Change is inevitable; Peterites have a bond that cannot be weakened Clive Inman held the world record son of St Peter’s, throws his support behind the except from a vending by the passing of time. Here we show what it for the fastest half-century in first- reunion with this special message. “ machine. means to be a Peterite. class cricket – 57 in 11 minutes.

riza sheriff krushed marker KRUSHED was an academic whom I best Dear Friends, Fellow Peterites and Families, RIZA was a Sammy Davis, Jr “look-alike” and often imitated him. He played as a wing remember as a prefect in Primary in Grade I AM indeed very proud to be given the opportunity to participate in this year’s three-quarter for our First XV in 1969/70. 5. As a prefect he was a strict enforcer of souvenir having served my college to the best of my ability. I am proud of being Riza worked in Tehran with Russell Mortimer discipline at St Peter’s, the very same disci- a student at such a great college; we are all so privileged to be Peterites and and there are some humorous recollections pline that some of us often rebelled against there is no higher honour than that in my opinion. of his time there. When driving on a highway and invented pranks to overcome. He was As you enjoy the great spirit of the occasion, remember all less fortunate than also a sea scout and often related far-fetched “us, especially the other schools who could never aspire to coming close to the spun around, and the car proceeded to navi- stories about his adventures at sea, but kept high standards our college set from the very beginning of our great establish- forgate the in firstthe opposite time in the direction. snow, he Luckily skidded there and us listening in amazement. Krushed became ment. But most of all remember all those great people who helped produce a good friend towards my latter part at SPC such a great treasure house of memories of days gone by and days to come – and elegance with which he handled the car. as he had a good collection of records that both with us and passed on. was no traffic. He put this down to the skill his brother, a marine engineer brought from I had humble beginnings at college and thanks to many great friends and he took off and tried to dance to the music, overseas. He was also a good friend of Ber- teachers, too many to mention, I achieved great results that have given me and When learning to ice skate for the first time, nard Rodrigo and Stanley Carvalho. Here too, he claimed that skidding on the ice my family a great life, for which I am truly grateful. fellwas flat “part on ofhis the back act”. and He skidded went to five Nigeria metres. as a Russell Mortimer Let’s also remember the true great legends of our college, and my two great teacher in 1981 and has not been seen since. heroes, Archibald Perera and Jeffrey de Jong; these legends will never be for- Riza was a loyal and humorous friend.

Missed by his HSC2 classmates of 1970 Igotten, wish I not could only be for there their but brilliance I am now on a the grandad field, but and their have charm added and responsibili goodness- ties,off the so field.hope to be with you all in 2012. Thanks as well to the wonderful organising committee who continue to amaze thanks for lending a hand – herman gunasekera and malcolm atton me by producing such great events. Herman & Malcolm, God bless you all, We appreciate your generosity of time despite your busy life back home to give us a Frankie “Sinatra” Hubert – “I DID IT MY WAY” helping hand Down Under. Your design of the banner is outstanding with the Southern Stars in the back ground in our college colours. So too haves been your efforts with the design of the Peterite souvenir cap and the task of having it made and despatched in a timely manner. The design of the specially brewed beer labels are also second to none and we are indebted to you. We are appreciative of the task of printing the reunion tickets at no cost to the committee. What can I say, you are a true Peterite – Lending a Heart and Lending a Hand for fellow Peterites Down Under. I wish you were here to celebrate this fellowship. All your efforts in keeping our costs down will ensure that the profits will go towards sending scholarships for deserving students in college. On behalf of the organising committee, Rienzie and the committee

PAGE 10 PETERITES REUNITE BLUE THAT CROWNS THE WORLD PAGE 15 Houses under one flag Highest aggregate Lend a heart There are now six houses in the Lend a heart 491 of runs recorded by Peterites have a bond that cannot be weakened Peterite upper school - Anthony, Peterites have a bond that cannot be weakened Rohan Buultjens in Josephian- by the passing of time. Here we show what it Arthur, Basil, Nicholas, Maurice and by the passing of time. Here we show what it Peterite matches, with twin means to be a Peterite. the best house of all, Peter. means to be a Peterite. centuries in 1979. cedric Ball Jimmy & sheran martin axie machado tony heyn

CEDRIC BALL had so much natural talent as TO live in the hearts of the living is not to die. My AXIE, you lived life in the traditions of a A PETERITE with extraordinary qualities and an artist and incredible general knowledge but dad, Victor Gerard Luke Martin better known as true Peterite – a loving family man, sup- capabilities – that was you to a T, our brother was cruelly deprived, at a young age, of achiev- Jimmy, and my brother Sheran Martin are always portive, caring and ever ready to lend a Tony. You had such diverse skills, able to ing his great potential.. He was a true mate, in our hearts. Their intellect and wit, their com- hand. You will be proud to know that your send a kite soaring high into the sky, turn out mand of the language bore testimony to the great sadly missed by all who knew him. Yet, despite two children, Romauld and Roshika, have mighty music machines and build a house education provided by St Peter’s. Our family count the passing of nearly four decades, memories of ourselves lucky to have enjoyed their company brick by brick. Most of all, we remember you him remain strong. and remember them fondly at this special time. you, our brother, will never fade. for your generosity and steely courage. grown into fine young adults. Memories of Murray Moldrich Charmaine Moldrich Rienzie, Lawrie and sisters Lawry, Cecil and sisters

John carl schokman to all my classmates mr J e muthuvaloe axie machado & mazhar mohamadally

JOHN CARL SCHOKMAN, you lived life in LIFE at St Peter’s was like a long-running MR J E Muthuvaloe taught accounts to FRIENDSHIPS build lasting memories. Axie the traditions of a true Peterite – a loving serial and the cast – my classmates – were the GCE Ordinary Level - commerce group and Mazhar, you were part of a close group family man, supportive, caring and ever all unique. I have only to close my eyes and (English medium), both Senior and Senior who did so much together. We had such great ready to lend a hand. You will be proud to Prep. He was strict but a dedicated teacher. times in our travels and the bond we formed know that all your children have grown before me. I experience the joy, laughter, When we meet we still talk about him. In can never be weakened by the passing of wondermentI can see all the and acts all of that my was school good days about flash a way our successes in life are due to his time. Although those days will never return, our dad, will never fade. being a Peterite in the late 1950s-60s. efforts. (Pictured: Class of 1966) we will remember them always. into fine young adults. Memories of you, Joe Schokman Ainsley Corteling The Class of 1968 Lawry, Asoka & Marie, Tilak and Christo

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cedric Ball Jimmy & sheran martin axie machado tony heyn

John carl schokman to all my classmates mr J e muthuvaloe axie machado & mazhar mohamadally

PAGE 14 PETERITES REUNITE BLUE THAT CROWNS THE WORLD PAGE 11 Lend a heart Quotable quote Lend a heart Did you know? Frank Hubert, an all-round sportsman and loyal Change is inevitable; Peterites have a bond that cannot be weakened Clive Inman held the world record son of St Peter’s, throws his support behind the except from a vending by the passing of time. Here we show what it for the fastest half-century in first- reunion with this special message. “ machine. means to be a Peterite. class cricket – 57 in 11 minutes.

PAGE 10 PETERITES REUNITE BLUE THAT CROWNS THE WORLD PAGE 15 Who am I? Message in a bottle I was a towering second-row Raddy Ferreira 1946 –2011 While they cannot be present tonight, old forward for St Peter’s, captained The passing of musician par excellence Raddy Ferreira has left the music world Peterites in Colombo are with us in spirit and Havelocks and represented Sri Lanka saddened. We publish extracts of a tribute to Raddy from his brother-in-law send their best wishes. in rugby union and basketball. Guinn and Raddy’s sister Charmaine. Let’s stay in touch It’s our Raddy—man and his music SO many nostalgic mo- good friend Harold Jan- time to ments are recalled when sz’s music shop in Bam- BY GUINN & CHARMAINE RAGEL with the grand piano that he played one thinks of the “college balapitiya. reminisce on for many years. days’’ that it’s impossible Have fun at the Harry would faithfully RADDY was born in Colombo, Sri Raddy then freelanced for the next reunion guys. call up other old Petes the Dear Fellow Peterites, Lanka, to Lena and the late Donovan few years with a stint on Captain size like a page in a sou- moment one from over- Ferreira on September 24, 1946. venir. “In fact, have seas walks into his shop THE Peterite Reunion Cook Cruises before landing the job to edit them to a specified He was the eldest in the family of Arguably, most Peterites one on me! and thereby arrange a 2011 held in the most three siblings, the others being his on Holland America’s cruiseships will accept the fact that meeting somewhere over livable place on earth, brother Darryl and his sister Char- as band leader/pianist until his they have had the best helping us see and meet a beer. Melbourne, does indeed maine whom he fondly called little passing. times of their lives whilst each other so many years In fact, that’s exactly how bring us all together from sister even until a day before he During his time, Raddy was asso- at college. later. I caught up with Rienzie across the seas. passed away. ciated with many big names in the I refer to Stanley Lu- However, they will unani- Machado and later with We will revel in, remi- He has a daughter - the love of his entertainment world, among them mously accept the fact manauw who spends so Malcolm Schokman and nisce and recount the glo- life, Rebecca. that when it comes to much time linking Peter- the entire committee of rious days of our school- George Benson, Dionne Warwick, Raddy grew up in the Bambalapiti- and Johnny Farnham to name a few. “keeping in touch” after ites and also keeping eve- the Melbourne reunion. boy years spent under ya Flats in “L Block” and attended leaving college, they have ryone informed with the I travel to Australia at the Blue White and Gold, St Peter’s College where he excelled Raddy was so generous towards his been rather slack. latest news. least once a year, yet, I which was our second in his music. He was quite a good family and friends and we know of But all is not lost. Into I, myself, am guilty of not have not met more than a home. cricketer as well in the younger numerous occasions where friends this dark, cloudy scenario keeping in touch with my handful of Peterites. The reunion organising grades but in later years his love for HIT TRIO: Raddy Ferreira, middle, with would drop in to see him at the San college pals and thanks to comes a silver lining in the We owe a debt of grati- committee has spared music took precedence. Gavin Ware, left, and Milan Troha. Francisco Grill and he would host form of one man - one old Stanley, I caught up with tude to guys like Stanley no pains to ensure that After leaving school, Raddy worked ment change at the Mandarin Club them to dinner or drinks. Peterite - who strives to him, and today, thanks to and Harry and hopefully, this event will foster new at Walkers and played in many pop- Raddy was asked to set up his own him again, I am in touch Since joining the Holland America keep and bring together we Peterites will be meet- friendships and renew ular dance bands eventually setting band and this resulted in Raddy’s old Petes using the inter- with so many college bud- ing more often and remi- cruise line he would tell Charmaine lost contacts with our up his own combo that went on to Mind, Body and Soul band,. This net to the maximum ben- dies. niscing the good old days! ever-increasing database. become the famous Raddy Ferreira progressed in later years to be an and me: “You must come on board, Another haunt that gives To all those who have Combo in Colombo. 18-piece orchestra, with Raddy as One, many of us should old Petes a chance to catch Herman Gunesekera graced this occasion let He migrated to Melbourne in 1969 pianist, conductor and leader. Hong Kong or Singapore, then we be eternally grateful to for up on college pals is my [email protected] efit. me remind you that a re- where he worked at Allans Music Raddy then left the Mandarin Club canI’ll arrange all sail backit for to you, Sydney, so if youand flythen to union such as this is im- during the day and played music at to take up the prestigious position you can get up and sing with me.” portant and a necessity to nights with a band soon to move to of Sydney Hilton’s musical direc- Make it a night to remember bind us together with vir- Sadly, it wasn’t meant to be. Sydney to take up residency at the tor and pianist at the San Francisco Raddy was a close friend to me I WAS delighted to be fund such students’ edu- big or small to make these tue and truth, long after then famous Mandarin Night Club . Grill for 21 years. asked to contribute a mes- cation for this year. two projects both mean- we have left the hallowed It was during this time that Raddy portals of our alma mater. entertainment and I was privileged sage on behalf of the Pre- I would also like to keep ingful and successful. made his mark on the international its doors for renovation Raddy’s To the members of the (Guinn) and a mentor in the field of 70 Group of Old Boys for our colleagues informed Finally, I take this op- music stage, meeting many digni- loyalty, dedication and hard work to record an experimental CD with organising committee When the Hilton finally closed your reunion. of Father Rector’s desire portunity on behalf of the taries and playing and supporting was rewarded by an act of utmost him which he called something spe- who made this reunion Indeed, we are all proud to have our batch group Pre-70 Group to echo our many well-known names in the generosity from the Hilton man- cial and memorable which I will al- happen – thank you and - handle the college ar- sentiments for the success music industry. During a manage- agement when they presented him ways treasure. well done! ing high Down Under and chives. It goes without of tonight’s event, and do Let us continue tirelessly towould see ourlike college to applaudflag fly saying that the Pre-70 hope that all our friends attending will have an and be proud that we A MELBOURNE TRIBUTE TO RADDY FERREIRA your efforts in making this share a common lineage; Presented by some of the original members of the Raddy Ferreira Combo: Arden Nelson, Arthur reunion a reality and a to handle the archives, enjoyable evening whilst reminiscing the happy being Peterites. Speldewinde, Dallas Achilles, Darrell De Silva, Geoff LaBrooy, Rodney Jansz, together with many other night to remember. groupwhich isrelates the best to qualified events hours we spent togeth- Virtus Et Veritas. musicians and singers. A program consisting of many jazz, swing, and pop tunes associated with Raddy The Pre-70 Group in Co- and activities that took er at college which has Sincerely, will be presented by stars from the past and present. lombo supports an ongo- place during our era. helped mould us into men SUNDAY 16TH OCTOBER, 2011 ENTRY $10 DALLAS ACHILLES – (03) 9551 4852; ing scholarship program I therefore extend a re- of character and integrity. J Patrick Fernando DATE: BOOKINGS AND TABLE ARRANGEMENTS: for students of single par- quest to all our Peterite President TIME: 2PM-6PM ARDEN NELSON – (03) 9886 3564; RODNEY JANSZ – (03) 9571 7906; ents and we are proud that friends, far and wide to Bentley Barsenbach St Peter’s College OBSC VENUE: CLAYTON RSL – 163 CARINISH RD, CLAYTON GEOFF LABROOY – (03) 9796 9105; ARTHUR SPELDEWINDE – (03) 9874 5749 as a group we were able to assist in whichever way, Pre-70 Group Melbourne PAGE 16 PETERITES REUNITE BLUE THAT CROWNS THE WORLD PAGE 9 Sevens heaven Points scored by St Virtue and Truth St Peter’s swept all before it in Skills to the fore 447 Peter’s in 11 matches, The college crest encapsulates the very essence Sevens rugby, claiming its 6th Two Peterite cricket champions are making their with 70 tries, in its school rugby of being a Peterite. We can take in pride in being consecutive title by winning the 2011 name as coaches of national teams. We follow championship-winning year of a part of its story. All Island Sevens tournament. their progress with interest. 2007. Our crest tells a story Rumesh in charge ST Peter’s crest came into b) The keys of the King- being in 1927 when the dom given to St Peter RUMESH Ratnayake has college changed its name 1a 3. The motto of the col- taken another stride forward is his journey as a from St Joseph’s College lege – in the body of the cricket administrator. South. plaque attached to the Its three colours of blue, 4 The former Peterite and body of the crest at the white and gold have stood Sri Lanka paceman has the test of time and its bottom: VIRTUS ET VERI- taken the reins as coach 2a TAS – Virtue and Truth. It design still holds its own 2b of the national team in a against any crests. depicts the vision of our temporary capacity. Four distinct elements 1c Founding Fathers for Pet- Rumesh, 47, has had Roy heads make up the crest. 1b erites to carry when they mixed success against 1. The Catholic elements go out into the world. Australia so far, with the for Oman are depicted by 4. The element of local Lankans winning the T20 a) The Cross on top series 2-0, losing the one- ROY Dias, the most styl- 3 culture – depicted by two b) The bottom part of elephants holding the day series 3-2 and losing ish batsman St Peter’s has the body which portrays produced, has been ap- cross up on high – to en- the Bible, with the Latin series at home. pointed coach of Oman’s sure we relate Christ and words VERBUM DEI LU- heralding the triumphal 2. The Papal element in theServing first ofas thedevelopment three-Test cricket team. CERNA – the Word of God return of Christ to Jerusa- the top half of the crest is his teachings and the faith Dias will be charged is Light lem, the preamble to the to Sri Lanka, paying due Cricket Council, Ratnay- with the task of getting c) The two palms on Last Supper and Passion, a) The Pope’s crown recognition to all faiths, officerake was withseconded the by Asian Sri the middle-eastern team either side of the Bible Death and Resurrection. signifiedused at coronations by races etc. ready for the ACC Twen- void created by Australian TALKING TACTICS: Rumesh Ratnayake with skipper Dilshan. ty20 Cup to be played in LankaStuart Law Cricket who to resigned fill the developing cricketers to Australian soil, in 1984. Nepal in December. to take up a posting with play in ACC and ICC tour- Coaching is nothing new Stalwarts gone but not forgotten Bangladesh. naments. The countries and white headband, to Roy – in the past two decades he has coached Ratnayake said: “It’s a under his care are Bah- RumeshWith his hit flowing the stumps mane Shelley Wickremasinghe Mr Sathurukulasingham great honour to be asked rain, Bhutan, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka and Nepal. and I’m grateful to the Maldives, and Nepal Oman won the ACC 1925 -2011 1917-2011 The wiry Ratnayake ACC for releasing me. Tak- Ratnayake, who played Twenty20 Cup in 2007, madefive times his debutin that as match. a teen- SHELLEY Wickremasin- MOST Peterites will rec- ing on Australia’s always a 23 Tests and 70 one-day and progressed enough to ager and displayed the ghe was a cricketer and a ollect Tamil language challenge.” internationals from 1982 make it to the qualifying gentleman. teacher Mr Sathurukulas- Rumesh has been with to 1993, is famous for ability to generate pace tournament for the 2011 The former Peterite and ingham. the ACC since August and bounce with his whip- World Cup. However, they fared poorly in that event, cricket administrator Short in stature, he was 2001, and has worked on win against Australia, on py action. - Passed away on August best known to Peterites by spearheading the first ODI gated to the third division 11, ending an impres- his famous nickname. Happy Hour keeps you ale and hearty finishingof the ICC’s 11th World to beCricket rele sive innings studded with Mr Sathurukulasingham THE special brews served to choose from and we style-beer with a hint of League. compassion, generosity, passed away in early Janu- during Happy Hour of Re- chose for you; Dias, 58, said he was fa- - GREAT VALUES: Sportsman ary this year, succumbing LONG CAREER: Teacher Mr union 2011 resulted from Pete’s Ale: A rich red/ Pete’s Draught: A gold- miliar with Oman cricket ry leadership qualities. Shelley Wickremasinghe to respiratory problems. Sathurukulasingham a partnership between the brown medium-bodied honeyen, light-bodied flavour. Ameri- since he had watched the selflessnessShelley was and an outstandexempla- He would have been 94 He served St Peter’s well, teaching at St.Thomas’s, organising committee and classic English ale-style can-style draught. It pos- team in various competi- ing cricketer and sport- years on January 16 and U-Brew It, a leading micro beer. Pete’s Ale possesses sesses low bitterness; low helping the school on and Mt Lavinia, for a few more tions during his time as man who served the game retained a very sharp brewery at Keilor Park. medium to high bitter- Nepal coach. for the right reasons. mind to his last day. years. The three premium beers aroma characteristics. It Dias captained St Peter’s He was in the champion Mr Sathurukulasingham He later settled in Toron- are all-natural and pre- and medium hop aroma hopis a flavourclean easy and drinking low hop in 1971 and ’72 and then Peterite team of 1946 presidentoff the field. of the He St. became Peter’s taught at St Peter’s College to with his family. servative-free ness,characteristics. medium hop flavour classic American draught went on to play 20 Test which convincingly beat Collegethe first Old Buddhist Boys Associa to be- for more than 30 years, His funeral was held on U-Brew It has more than Pete’s Lager: A golden, beer. This was dispensed and 58 ODIs for Sri Lanka St Joseph’s. tion. and continued his love for January 8. 150 quality beer recipes light-bodied American from the kegs. in the 1980s. PAGE 8 PETERITES REUNITE BLUE THAT CROWNS THE WORLD PAGE 17 Who am I? Who am I? Music masters I practised medicine for 70 Memories that linger I was born in 1933 and Music has been a part of the great Peterite years and performed more Friendships formed at St Peter’s are the envy of joined St Peter’s in 1944. tradition, and the world wide web has a record of than 100,000 operations. other schools. Let’s celebrate our unique bonds I have medical and military links and our great talents. I was chief surgeon in Colombo. and share this time together. was regarded as Asia’s best. Roll on the When such joys are ours A poem by Sampath Ranatunga Gather round all ye boys Past the grotto and the pond For we can have a lot of fun We entered school, and felt Like we did in the old days the bond good times A good laugh and a lively The silence bell, the prefect’s pun. glare BY LAWRENCE MACHADO Of course, we all remember Father Rector was always We can see if we close our there. Teachers come and teach- SCHOOLDAYS somehow eyes The school we all grew up in ers go take on a rosier hue when Our friendships Fondest memories of days Oh! The characters, only Tube tuned to our musos viewed through the nos- gone by. Peterites know have stood the Pippi, Archie, Nas Polla or BY LAWRENCE HEYN of his best is Oh My Papa talgic eyes of former stu- As kids we used to run Kalu dents. “ around The legends included Half – a search brings up a test of time... THE passing of Raddy Fer- Remembered more for- Those grounds that Soda too. number of renditions on givingly are the daily stretched so far reira is a sad loss to the of the top colleges in Sri Games that made us strong Canings we got, six of the music world. YouTube. grind of studies and Lanka. and hardy best Books in the shorts, pride on But, like all musicians, There is also the upbeat swotting over text books, It is remarkable to see the The teachers always raised the bar. the chest Raddy has left a legacy we baila number Nurse Nona heavier and bulkier than bon homie, laughter and Did we mind? Oh! Not at all can all enjoy. Billy Bunter, studying obvious affection we have Young men who would grow Together my friend, we had His music and the lega- performed by the Gypsies’ in hot and humid class- for most of our classmates so grand a ball. Sunil Perera, backed by Peterite boys in the sun- cies of scores of others are rooms, the stern teachers and school chums - rela- baked land We must respect those gone enshrined in the wonder- Harold Seneviratne and and priests, canings by tionships which have been We did well at sports and to rest ful world of YouTube. viciously wielded sticks of studies We all know they gave their his orchestra. revived and strengthened best Trawling the net I came bamboo, kneeling in the over the years, thanks to Standing by our good old YouTube’s video archives buddies. Father Claver we all know across some gems involv- corridors or as one har- the internet which keeps And Father Christie put on ing past Peterites who formed by Forbes, are still Joining Forbes as You are testimony that St Pe- assed teacher used to say, us in instant touch. All ye boys from far and wide a show. ter’s produced musicians Come with us, let’s take a strode the music scene tickling the funny bone. Tube immortals are other “go and kneel in the hot, Today’s college reunion, ride Now, to the college canteen like giants. Bill Forbes’s rendition Peterite musos Harold of great note and we can hot sun.” where many of us will also With the blue, white and we go One such was Bill Forbes. of Oh to be in England, Seneviratne and Des- gold, brimming with pride Mas paan, marlu pann and proudly sing their praises. Also forgiven but not for- remember our class and pan rolls we eat So many years later such made under the alias of mond Kelly. gotten are the bullies and school mates who have We march on through the Go on, click on to you- surging tide. The buns were nice but the classics as Ladies of Cal- Kal Kahn, in 1964 has Seneviratne, the master pests, the mad scramble gone to their eternal rest, kimbula rolls were sweet cutta and Aa-Chaa Eng- remained as cheeky 47 saxophonist, is featured tube.com and be truly en- for the canteen food and is something we can all be Down Peterite memory lane All the noise and the clatter land, composed and per- years later. on many videos and one tertained. we go To us boys it didn’t matter water, where pushing and proud of, as we have all Stopping off at the Canal shoving was more the contributed something to View Stores By the canal bank we played norm than the exception. make this great institution Let’s enjoy a mas roti, fol- Where the korawakkas flew PETERITE REUNION SILENT AUCTION lowed by a cup of tea! And the kabaragoyas drank Also forgiven but not for- what it stands for today. The fish were drunk, the lend a heart, lend a hand. Bristol, Gold Leaf or 3 Roses gotten was the teacher’s Our friendships have Feeling great, we took our water stank To us it was heaven  Johnny Walker Double Black 1 litre, two bottles pet who happily dobbed stood the test of time poses. you in to gain a few over vast time spans and It smelt like (cologne) 4711  4 nights’ accommodation for a couple at Cinnamon Lake, Colombo After school we were hungry brownie points. distances and made our We had to go and fill our All our heroes, cricket, rugby bundy and the rest  2 nights’ Bed & Breakfast for a couple at Bentota Beach Hotel, Bentota Also not forgotten are the remarkable college net- At everything, we were the painful rubber-launched For a good warm thosai we  Australia Cricket Captain Michael Clarke’s signed and framed picture work, forged by associa- would go best paper pellets and “gal tions in several countries, Full of colour pride, we enjoy  3 nights’ accommodation for a couple in a Plaza Suite at Plaza Park Hotel, With sambhar and vadai, ask seembala” seed guns. a thing of envy. no more! Fly that flag boys and shout Beijing, China Proceeds go towards for joy. And, what we thankfully So let us celebrate our As we started each new day remember fondly are the We would pass the achcharu A good foundation, as they  3 nights’ accommodation for a couple in a Deluxe Suite at Radisson Blu sponsoring Advanced unique bonds and enjoy say good teachers - as against our times together. Who woman along the way Hotel, Shanghai, China Near the gate, she would sit Maketh the man, come what Level Scholarships some who were clearly knows when we will meet may  Split Level 2.5kw air conditioner Cutting the fruit into tasty for needy students not cut out to teach in a again to swap tales and pitt We will always remember  12 bottles of wine noisy boys’ school - won- With our mouths burning With fondest memories, in sing our beloved anthem, every way. at St Peter’s College. derful classmates, house which takes us back to and stomachs churning  Reunion stamps—special issue from Australia Post We munched away to fulfil The school that made us

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