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Will definitely be attending again on May 2nd, this time I will try and entice a couple of my brothers who also went to St Joes between 1966 - 76.Their names are Bernard ( 1966 to 1970 ) Michael ( 1967 to 1971 ), Terry ( 1970 to 1974 ) and Kevin ( 1972 to 1976 ) I was there between 1975 to April 1979. |
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I went to St Joes Abbotsford 1952 to 1954.<br /><br />
I'm looking forward to attending the reunion in May.<br /><br />
Are there any classmates from my era out there? |
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hi guys just found the site its great to see so many names of past students and teacher i have'nt see in so long. Has anyone heard from martin stanley or our year 7 teacher Mr Boland. |
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I have a look at the names of past teachers/students they have brought me childhood back great to see the culture of st joeys living on. |
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Attended St J from 1962 to 1966. primary school was St James North Richmond. Good to hear that Joffa is still around. What about Br Kennedy (Art). Please inform me of any reunions. |
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Thanks to this site and John Taglieri I have been reunited with an old SJA friend from the early to mid sixties, Peter Harris. Peter was not just a good friend from st joes, but also from our first years at primary school in the early fifties. would also like to catch up with class mate Mick Hogan who was living in Richmond at the time. |
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Looking to see what became of Dennis Parks; mid sixties at St. Josephs Abbotsford. Would love to catch up. |
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Just googled my name to see what comes up.
How funny it is reading about the old days & what we got up to !!!
haven't been to a reunion yet so please let me know.
I still see a few of the boys from the EPPING line & the Sheehans at the local footy.
Cheers Enzo |
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CLASS OF 1978 (Form 1) NEWS
Br Peter Thrupp is back in OZ, It seems his MISSION WORK IN SE ASIA has ended. Nice to have you back Thruppy!
We are looking at organizing our third annual gathering. Looking for ideas.
Br Serge Herrick has suggested Alma Park in St Kilda.
If you attended SJTC Abbotsford from 1978, please get in touch - join the cool mob!
We have now 36 Boyo's and Teachers on the list!
Photos of the last two reunions plus retrospective and current DVDs are available from me. (Post&Pack charge only)
kpkenny@bigpond.com |
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John
The old school photos are in storage, once retrieved I will scan and send them to you with a listing of names that I can remember.
However from postings on the website, there seems to be a void during my years, hopefully I can assist in that regard.
A couple of interesting things not mentioned, but assist in cross checks from Alumni.
During the time of constructing the new machine shop / woodwork rooms in the mid 80s (the old Graphics House), classes were conducted at Richmond Tech.
Serge Herrick classes in Horticulture and field trips to the Botanical Gardens.
Classes conducted at the Collingwood Children’s farm.
The merging of Clifton Hill and Abbotsford schools, and the introduction of new students and very briefly 2 uniforms.
I remember my class was 7C and Paul Noreika was home teacher and Carlo In…. was class Captain. Unfortunately I cannot recall class / sport colours.
Br Don Wedd, Harry Dunks was a science teacher, …. Milne taught maths, and there were two female P/E teachers named Ryan who replaced Vic Issells .
Graham Kelly managed the front office / administration.
Some more student names Peter Dimitrakopolos, Damian Ryan, Armando Moschentino, Javier O’Campo and Tim Ryan
Kind regards
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1981 - 1984 When I close my eyes the embedded memories and faces of Abbotsford return, but sadly my recollection of names is limited. I remember Christian Brothers' Kevin Laws, John Peterson, Serge Herrick, Bryan Derrick, ... O'Farrell and Peter Thrupp. Lay teachers' Dorothy Saaroni, Paul Noreika, Mandy Ellwood, Henry Mallia, Alan Burns, John Reynolds, Pat Fay, Paddy Duane, ... Caddy, Justin Madden and dear old Sr. Jerome. Classmates included Anthony Whinfield, Yakov Milic, Sandy Uglietta, Peter O'Connor, Adrian Bot, Peter Breen, Neil Mc Crohan, Matthew Posar, Peter Gunn, Damian Holman, Carlo In... , .... Hendriksen, Patrick Baskett, Andrew Frigo and David Muscat. My apologies to those not mentioned, it was so long ago. |
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Just found this site, I went to Clifton Hill and Abbotsford from year 7 in 86 to year 10 1989, i left the year before it closed to go an do my 2 years of vce at collingwood college. i remember getting off at clifton hill train station on the monday morning after the hoddle street masacre and seeing all the cars and police still in the street....If anyone has photo's of these school years can you please post them or email them to me, i think i have the years in the right order..couple of kids i remember from school, paul fitzpatric, simon mills, dwayne purcell (my cousin), andrew hands (still in contact) chris white (still in contact with him), matthew macaulay, tom (cant remember last name), , remember burnsy the sheet metal teacher, justin madden for art, della my cousins teacher, and bideau sport teacher...i think i saw bill houston on the news a few years ago... |
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Hi guys. I already see a few familiar names from the past. I'm interested in any info regarding reunions etc. I attended both Abbotsford and Clifton Hill from 85-88. I miss the old sausage roll in a roll. Keep me posted. |
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Have just found this site via John Taglieri.Good to read up on the history and claw through the cobwebs. I have found out from john that i was in form 2 abc 1958 and form 3 cd 1959. Would like to hear from anyone in this time period. Peter Gallagher. |
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reminescing about St. Josephs Abbotsford mid 60s.
Would love to hear from Paul Carol, Ian Hood, Micheal Tirrell. all others from 3D 1964. |
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I'm excited. Just discovered this site.
I attended St. Josephs Abbotsford mid 60s.
Have lots of memories. If anyone remember the name please get in touch. I would love to hear from you; its been a long time. |
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Hi Commrades of the green brigade
Enjoyed some of those stories and pranks we all got up to. lots of laughs keep it up.
Cheers to all
John Nugent former cbc abbottsford 1974 to 1978. I'll pass the word around about the site |
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Would anyone know of Mick Weston from Maribyrnong a classmate at Abbo 64 & 65.
Cheers to all! |
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What a great site, plenty of memories. I attended SJA 1962/63/64 (forms 2,3 & 4)Br Webster was headmaster,Mr Brodrick had the maths class,and Joffa Boy metal work. Would love to here from school buddies Mick Hogan,Chris Powel,Peter Harris. |
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ATTENDED THE GREAT ST. JOSEPHS STH MELB - LATE 50S-EARLY 60S. WERE THE BEST DAYS OF MY LIFE. WAS IN THE CADETS & THE DRUM & BUGLE BAND, (PLATOON 2). THE CHARACTERS (TEACHERS) WERE UNFORGETTABLE...PERCY, McDONOUGH, NALTY, HOW COULD YOU FORGET. SAD TO ADMIT I WAS ALSO A PREFECT....NOT HEAD...THAT WAS JOHN RAFFLE! ACTUALLY DROVE PAST THE OLD SCHOOL SITE TODAY, WITH MY GRANDSON (CONNOR) ON THE WAY HOME FROM THE BEACH. (DATELINE 27 JAN 2010) I AM NOW SEMI RETIRED AND ENJOY MY FAMILY - WIFE & 4 DAUGHTERS (3 GRANDCHILDREN) HAVE SEEN THE ENTRY BY ERNIE BAKER & CON O'CONNELL----COME ON THERE MUST BE MORE OF OUR US AROUND. SPEAK UP !!! OR AS PERCY WOULD SAY "WHAT SAY --- CHEEKY ONE!!!!" |
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Hi Guys, Has any one heard from Gino Bertolini or Chris Stebbing? Have been trying to locate and contact them for the reunions planned later this year..They were at Sth Melb St joeys in the later half of the 70's.. I have had contact with only a few and email Mr Petrie which is good to hear he still mad about Hawthorn.. Any other out there from my old group.. What about Paul Atley know as the Rat?
Cheers
Pommy |
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Killa !!!,
I've not logged onto this site for 4-5 month's !!!, well you have cleared up something for me as I never really knew who took me home that night, apparently a missunderstanding in the Lounge that night also, they closed the place down shortly after. I live in Asia now and have for the last 18 months, I'm moving back in June to travel Australia. Johnno visits occasionally and we keep in contact 3-4 times a week. |
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Just found this site a quite day at the office!!!! saw an article from Herbie!! names like Johno and Keith Marks, you know Herbie the last time I saw you was at a reunion at the Sentimential Bloke Hotel early eights as I recall, loaded you drunk as a lord into the back of the car and took you home with the help of??? you know the big bloke!! dropped you at the front door "she of the kitchen" was not happy"!!! glad to see you lived through it!!!! |
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Best wishes to all SJTC south men for the new year. I haven't linked in to the web site for a while so lots of reading to do. I was prompted to have a look again because I was at the 50th for Paul & Steve Mitchell - just imagine turning 50 - it was a wonderful night of reconnection.
Thanks Shamus for listing the names of teachers & students - good to remind the failing brain of an oldie.
I hear that Bernie McHugh has just retired as a primary principal from Ressurection school in West St. Albans.
Best wishes to all. Frank |
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Greetings to all,
Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year and best of luck for 2010.
JOFA taught Tech drawing between 1971 - 1974 if my memory serves me right. There was a lay teacher I remember we called 'Shaker Maker' but I can't remember what his name was or what he taught. I also remember going on a class camp to Lake Eildon where Shaker brought along his ferets, nedless to say, we had rabbit for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Anyway, best wishes to you all for a prosperous 2010. Yes Mick, I will have to dig up my green shirt, grey trousers and dust coat for the reunion, can't gaurantee they will still fit though. |
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Happy New Year
As I contemplate my son's 18th birthday today. I hope he has as many happy memories of his time at school as I do of my time at St Joe's South Melb. |
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It was sad to hear that Mr Mac He was a very good man who taught me how to play the Eb bass at St Vincent
RIP Ms Mac Prays and thoughts to his family God Bless
Shamus |
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Santa was getting ready for his annual trip but there were problems everywhere.Four elves were drunk and the trainee elves were not producing toys as fast as the regular ones causing Santa frustration as he fell behind schedule.
Then Mrs.Claus announced that her mother was coming to stay fpr a while.More stress.
When he went out to harness the reindeer he discovered that three of them were about to give birth,two had jumped the fence and escaped.More stress.
Then when he finally began to load his sleigh the floor broke under the load,the bags fell through and scattered toys all over the place.
So,frustrated,he decided he would go inside,have a coffee with a shot of whiskey.When he opened the cupboard,he found that the elves had drunk all his grog,and in his anger he dropped the coffee pot and so broke Mrs.Claus prizes possession.
Then the doorbell rang.Cursing all the way to the door,he opened itand there was a little angel with a great big Christmas tree who said,where would you like this tree put?
And that my friends is how the little anget came to be on top of the Christmas tree. |
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Regards to my last I think Br O'Farrel's initial is J not G. Which would make his nick name JOFA. Time does dim the memory. Wonderful to hear that he is still plugging along. Hopefully he will make 100 and get a card from the Queen. |
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Hi to all SJTC boys wishing you all a Merry Christmas for 2009. Just sitting having a red wine or three reading the tales of by gone years. I would like to add my spin on how Br O'Farrell got his nick name; GOFA. I had the pleasure of being taught sheetmetal by 'Goffa' back in '66-'69. The nickname came from his inital G and the first letters of his surname (GOFA). Hope 2010 sees the web site grow. Hey Ali small world we'll have to get the green socks and shirts out. |
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Hi John,
I attended Abbotsford 1964-1967 and live permanently in Europe, therefore, I can't join the reunion in May and enjoy all the memories.
Will these photos you have so generously researched and collected be available for viewing or downloading at a later date?
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!
Mike |
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Hi All<br />
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John Taglieri SJTC Abbotsford 1966 to 1970<br />
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Just finished updating,accessing,scanning and printing photocopies of all the photos held by the Christian Bros Archives to be used as the slideshow and photocopies of these photographs at next years reunion in May.<br />
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There are a lots of missing photos from the archives:-- <br />
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** Form 1 1968,1971,1972,1975,1977,1978<br />
** Form 2 1962,1968,1969,1972,1973,1975,1978<br />
** Form 3 1962,1969,1970,1972,1973,1975,1976,1978<br />
** Form 4 1968,1970,1971,1973,1975,1978,<br />
** Form 5 1969,1972,1973,1975,1978<br />
** Year 7 1980,1984,1985,1987,1988,1989<br />
** Year 8 1980,1985,1986,1987,1988,1989,1990<br />
** Year 9 1980,1983,1986,1987,1988,1990<br />
** Year 10 1980,1988<br />
** Year 11 1984,1985,1986,1988<br />
** Year 12 1988<br />
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Due to the lack of space and time I have only included the year of the missing photos.<br />
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All the above years have no photos at all or some partial class photos ---- Please email me if you can help me with any of the above years of photos. <br />
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Regards<br />
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John Taglieri |
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Re- Paul Rizio 1986-89
I went to St Joes between 1985-1988 had Brother Roach, Justin Madden for home room teachers and Nik Bedoe,Della as well.I still keep in touch with a few of the guys now and then when i'm in Melbourne. |
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Greetings to all, Hope to dig up the old class photos between 1971-1974. Can anyone advise me as to who/where I can email them to so that they too can be added to the 'Mug gallery'? |
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In relation to joffaboy I think you will find that it is in relation to Joff Allen IMT comedian of 60-70s era.By the way does anybody remember Joffas habit of using his steel ruler to touch your knuckles up?
Have a safe and happy Christms one and all and lok forward to reunions in 2010
John Williams |
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In answer to Glen Hardy's father Kimmick. The rumour started from one of the students. This kid who shall stay nameless was in the library and was looking in an encliypedia. Came across a picture of JFK swearing in by chief justic bla bla bla. The cheif justice looked liked Father Kimmock as he had a similar robe on and had white balding hair and wore glasses that looked the same. When this kid showed the picture to Father Kimmock and said is this you he answered yes. He said that the picture of him and JFK was not the swearing in of the president but a religous ceremony.So we all had a good look at this picture because it does look like him. I have researched this picture on the internet and there are other pictures taken from different angles and one picture clearly shows its not Father Kimmock. Soooooo, maybe there is another picture with Father Kimmock and JFK. I have not been able to find it. Father Kimmock was a great teacher and we all liked his American accent. Maybe one of our teachers who taught with him can shed some more light on this mystery. |
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does anyone remember brother bill houston , mr mc Cartney , mr della , nick bedoe justin madden all teachers at st joes abbotsford and clifton hill campus in 1986 i was in year 7 and left in 1989 also anyone remember mr burns sheetmetal teacher and mr taylor woodwork teacher and brother parton merry christmas all hope santa brings me some school mates its taken me so long to find this web site thanks all PAUL RIZIO |
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would like to hear from anyone who went to saint joesephs in abbotsford between 1986 to 1988 would like to catch up with my school mates again as cant find not one class mate on face book ok thanks look forward to hearing form anyone back then PAUL RIZIO |
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What is Shamus Gillen doing on the internet at one a.m. on a friday morning? Can't bag him too much though as he did drive me home after the SJTSM 15 year reunion in 1991. Seriously though, his extensive list of teachers and 1976 year 5 boys got me thinking about something I have always wanted to be confirmed. If my memory serves me right, the Father Kimmick that Shamus mentions was an American, and on 20 January 1961 he had an official role in the innauguration ceremony of JFK. Can anyone confirm? Probably an urban myth - but what a story if it is true. |
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Greetings to all. Great to read the messages and see some old & bolds names appear. I attended St Joey's between 1971 - 1974 before attending the Juniorate at Bundoora in 1975. Joined the Army in 1976 and discharged in 1998 but still working for Defence, some 33 plus years in all. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy and safe New year. |
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Just sitting back and recalling all the teachers and Brothers at SJTSM.1971- 1975 BR Webster, Mr Henry Winkler, My favourite Miss Flossy, Mr Peter Boland, Mr McQue, Mr Van Raeswick, Br Denahey (Dazzer)Mr Ted Jansen,Br Zoch, Br Oshannasey, Br Hennasey,( What a great bloke) Br Meade( also a great friend) Br Ryan (Man from iron bark)Br Mcdonough( Strict dissaplin but big heart)Mr Mathews (Mr GILLLEEEEN) Mr Kovacks, Father Kimmick(Franciscan priest), Mr Abdulla, Mr John Kelly
Mrs Westmead( Library) Mrs Lewis (Office)As time flys by these people have all left there mark on me. Most with very happy memories. Thank you for educating me and for dishing out the discipline when appropriate. It has been valuable. Also there are some mates that I recall, Pat Mackey, Peter Morris, David Mcdonald, Martin Humphrise, Lenny Ellis, Mathew Frankavilla, Lino Blasi, Gerard Black, Glen Hardy, Gary O'Brien, Michael Davidson, Ashley and Adrian Morse, Rodney Knuckey, Mick Freeman, Leo Trainer, Peter calnin, Paul Mitchell, Paul Zammitt, Bre Street, Dermot Golden, Mark Greenway, Leon Spence, Peter Morrisey, Bourkey, Basil Smith, James Dooley, Michael Memelo, Peter Harris. These are the names that are etched in my mind. Great fun and great memories from a Broady boy. |
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TO ANSWER THE QUESTION
A few have asked me about teachers ie where are they now
I only have knowledge of a few ex SJTC teachers, some of whom have attended our Class of 78 reunions
Brother Serge Herrick- Fit and well,Retired
Bryan Derrick (Former Br)- Ditto-Restauranteur
Dorothy Saaroni - Ditto- Semi Retired
Mandy Ellwood - Ditto-currently at CBC St Kilda
Brother Peter Thrupp - working generally in SE Asia on missions.Still woodworking
Henry Mallia - Fit and well, currently Principal at CBC St Kilda
Gerald Bourke (Former Brother)- currently Principle Hamilton College
Brother O Farrell, 96 years young, living in a care facility/
Sister Jerome King , Deceased
Mr Burns , Deceased
I believe Mr Duane left teaching many years ago, but that is an unsubstationated 'rumour'
Not sure about any others, let me know if you do as I have a data base going with all known current Abbotsford Info. |
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TEACHERS - THE NAMES!
Sometimes its hard to recall actually why teachers got their nicknames. Here are a couple from Abbotsford, see if you can remember why.
COATHANGER - Mrs Reynolds (No idea of her current whereabouts)
JOFFA BOY - Br O Farrell (And would you believe he is still with us!)
So there is your homework for this week
Cheers
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THE MOST IDIOTIC STUNT GOING TO SCHOOL ON TRAINS AWARD !!!
"Now most of us went to Joeys either South or Abbotsford by train.
Yes, there was mindless vandalism, plenty of spitting and some epic brawls. But I defy someone to top this stunt carried out by the legendary "Animal"- Mick Cahill (sadly Mick has now passed away)
Those who know the Hurstbridge line will know the very lofty, single track bridge over the Merri Creek at Clifton Hill. One day, Mick opened the doors (a blue train), climbed down the shunters step, then after grabbing the bottom rung, let his legs swing free while the train sped along! Bloody Maniac!
I seem to remember the Guard kicking all of us off at Westgarth! Even us morons were petrified for Mick. In later years I was a train Guard myself and had to deal with roof surfers etc, but nothing terrified me more than that trip with Mr Cahill.
I remember another time when a bunch of us started a brawl at Collingwood with the Cathedral College lads. I got collared by a cop and frogmarched to the Collingwood Cop Shop where I sat for hours until my old man showed up- another belting!
I could go on......"
my vote goes to Br Robertsons (sjsm) nephew -loosest canon on deck, can't remember his name. we used to swing along the gutters from door to door on the red rattlers, but i recall once him trying it from carriage to carriage as the train sped over the bridge from Flinders st to sth melb! he also climbed up onto the roof for a surf well before that was in vogue, and the final stray that saw him expelled was lobbing a "halvy" (half brick) off said bridge. vague recollections, i'll happily stand corrected on any of that.
also, someone remaining nameless let off an extinguisher from a central guards van between malvern and caulfield station necessitating an exit out the non platform side onto the tracks when we pulled up at caulfield and the whole place was swarming with cops! |
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g'day blokes.
another year 11 in 85 er here.
Orlando, great to see your name top of the list! being from mordialloc and living around the cnr from the Parkers i was up to date with many of them, i bought a house a couple down from their dad but when he moved out 5 years ago i lost track. David from our year level lives (i believe) around Rutherglen, Bob (year below us) in W.A. Steve (year above us) was local, and i saw him in extended social groups, but haven't for a few years now.
Anthony Denahy, Mark Farrar, there are 2 name from the past! how are you guys?
i don't have any contact with anyone from sjsm anymore...was friends with mark sampson (hmmm) but...
still mates with his brother though- who didn't go to sj's.
gotta go
c |
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Attended SJSM from 1980 to 1985. I do remember Miss Spaziani....brother bobby onion...what ever happened to the Parker brothers? love to attend the next get together...actually work near the old school & constantly remembering the good times. |
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The Second Annual reunion !
Well, another great afternoon was had by all at Bryan Derricks fabulous 'Paladarr' Restaurant in Alphington. Great tucker and even better service!
In attendance were the following highly educated and pretty people from the 1978 Form 1 Abbotsford Class.
Bryan derrick, Daniel Rossimel, Shane Boyden (and his sister Caroline and husband Paul) Chris Rowland, Steve Hargood (and wife Julie) Peter Bone, Brother Serge Herrick, Bernie Ponton, Brett McKibbon, Matt Dalmau, Greg Moller, Maurice Hangar, Mandy Ellwood, Anthony Franklin, Mark Pittle, John Greaney, Paul Kenny (and wife Kathleen & Daughter Caitlin) Apologies recieved from Pat McKay, Dorothy Saaroni,Brother Peter Thrupp, Roy Keenan, Peter Orwin, Mark Vernal, Garry williams, Brett Dugdale, Kath Boyden, (Fmr Brother)Gerald Bourke, Matt Caddy.
So, a few from last year couldnt make it but we gained the smiling dials of Greg, Mandy and Chris!
So the "Joeys boys ride again" juggernaut rolls on.
Here's to the next gathering. If youare one of the lads or teachers and we haven't found you yet and you wish to be on our email contact list, please email me , we'd love to see you all again.
Check this site regularly- you would be surprised who you will find! Take Care Boys and Girls....JAGZ |
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WAKE UP
Geez its quiet in here! I dont ever remember any of the lads from South or Abbotsford being quiet! Come on guys, tell us your stories! Cheers |
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Hello all - trying to chase up some old school photos - year 8 in 1968 at St Joeys South Melbourne. If anyone has a copy please email me at brianandcheryll@yahoo.com. also any of the St Vinnie boys from 67 to 69. Thanks |
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Hello all - trying to chase up some old school photos - year 8 in 1968. If anyone has a copy please email me at brianandcheryll@yahoo.com. Thanks |
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