Alumni members requests

We have had two of our alumni wanting to draw items to our attention.

Firstly from Terry McDonald who went to the Christian Brothers High School Lewisham after he completed the intermediate at St James. After congratulating us on the recent reunion Terry says:
"Lewisham CBHS is having a 50th reunion next year for our class, of whom 4 went on to 'Lewo' from Forest Lodge. Dennis Danaher, (Was it his brother I saw in the distance? ), Sammy Ierace....are the whereabouts of these two known?"
If you have any information email Terry (click) or phone 0298101873

Secondly from Les Miller, who also congratulated us on the reunion luncheon, is making enquiries for someone who is in "friends united" an online school friends communication source. Les says:
"Christine Finch (now Pruden) was in class between 1960-62 at St James. I met her on Friends Reunited. She is in England now and wants to get in touch with some classmates. She is at the front ,centre with long sleeves. She said the Good Samaritan teacher is Sister Catherine Henry."

If you have any information email Les (click)

WOW! What a reunion!!

G'day Everyone,

I better get something up on the blog. I'll review this 'draft' later

We were proud to have Brother Aengus Kavanagh, Patrician Bothers Provincial of the Australian and Papua New Guinea province, attend our reunion. Brother Aengus was accompanied by a contingent of Patrician Brothers. Brother Aengus opened proceedings with grace. My other committee members Paul Blair and Alan Ruff spoke briefly to us about our Alumni. I'm sure everyone enjoyed our new venue; it was plush, the meal was great (want seconds?... there is still more) and the buzz of reminiscences.

see a larger slide show (click)

There were some new faces. Names coming to mind include were Terry Danaher (he came all the way from Casino) Terry McDonald, Noel Pye, John Howard and Roma Agius (nee Waldron) from St James girls.

We of course had the presence of the usual attendees like Brian Coleman, Pauline Stanfield (nee Ruff), Joan Casey (nee McGlynn) and Patricia Harris (nee Beaven) were smilling faces. There was Kevin Hilferty who ducked off before Pat Doyle could say hello to him. The Eves contingent: Jim, Margaret, Sadie and Imelda. Bill Stenning wanted to speak to Peter Evans (apology) but that will have to wait till next time. Bill's sisters were there too

We had a few Peters there. There was Brother Peter, Peter O'Grady, Peter Rowswell and Peter Schultz.

A couple of famous old boys too. There was Brother Patrick Lovegrove, a St James boy celebrating 60 years of his profession as a Patrician Brother. Clem Kennedy who left Mount Carmel 70 years ago. You will remember Clem,he played half back for Australia in 1946. And how about this, Paddy Basic who left school in 1932. Paddy takes the honour of being our earliest Patrician Brothers school boy.

The Redfern, St Vincent's stalwarts Len and Les Miller were there as usual. Incidentally, Les is the only member of the Alumni to put his name as a follower on the blog. He has that image of the "Lone Avenger". Bernadette Farrugia (nee Griffiths) although representing some of the St Vincents boys went to school at St Bernard's Mascot.

Did we have a school song? I didn't think so. I wonder what is being sung by these two old boys?

So another year over and also another reunion luncheon. A great day was had by all. Looking forward to next time.

Luncheon Saturday 13 March

Well not long now.

The reunion luncheon is 12 pm for 12:30 pm at the Bowlers Club 95 York St (Get out at Town Hall Station) on Saturday 13 March. For further information either contact Paul Blair on 9908 5702 or email the committee on innercityalumni@gmail.com

Looking forward to seeing everyone

For those who love to dance

The KINGS OF SWING BIG BAND will be appearing at Palm Grove, Darling Harbour for Seniors Week at 12.30pm- 3.30pm on the 24th March. Palm Grove is right down near the water just across from the Convention Centre.

Frank McQuade, an old boy of St James is proud to say this is the third year in a row that his Band has been selected by the Department of Ageing, Disabilities and Home Care to fill this spot. They reckon the Band is pretty good. It is a free afternoon with lots of dancing to Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Benny Goodman tunes and others

New Year's Greetings

A happy and successful New Year to every one.

The 1950's was my teenage school years and with this New Year that's well over 50 years ago. But its not that far away; its all still happening. For example two St James school friends (a few years apart) had the same christian name, Roma. They had not been in contact for half a century. Both were Christmas shopping in David Jones and overheard each others name and Bingo!!! How about that for a get together.

Its Paul Blair's influence I'm sure. He was talking about both of them the week before. If you are ever out with Paul Blair he is always bumping into people he hasn't met in years, and you find that you also have some connection with them too. 6 degrees of separation? Not in Paul's case he seems to know everyone.

Incidentally, have you replied to Paul's New Year letter yet? He really needs to find out if you're going to the reunion luncheon (12:00 noon for 12:30 pm) at the Bowlers Club 95 York St., on Saturday 13 March 2010. If you want to pay now the cost is $40.