This newsletter deals with the history of the Patrician schools of Redfern, Waterloo, and Forest Lodge.

Author: Kevin Scott
34 Ferguson St, Forestville, 2087
02 9975.6481
                Sept., 2000 - Volume 7 Issue 3
 
Redfern, Forest Lodge, Waterloo 1886 - 1967
Patrons Office Bearers Provincial Editorial
Fr Les Cashen (Forest Lodge)
Fr John Knight (Waterloo)
President  Kevin Hilferty
Secretary  Les McMahon
Treasurer  Eric Leahy
Br Paul O'Keeffe Kevin Hilferty
Kevin Scott

Table of Contents
Featured this Edition:
The Annual Mass
Farewell
Brother Gerald Egan, fsp (R.I.P)
The Men of Clonoulty
Memories
Missing from the Shipping Lists
Website
Welcome
Vale
Just in Case
Our Banner
Annual Luncheon
New Patrician Websites



Annual Luncheon
To be held at
South Sydney Leagues' Club
Sunday 22 October 2000 - 12 noon for 12:45pm

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The Annual Mass

Sunday, 25 June last was a great success with a large number at the Church of St James', Forest Lodge for the Mass celebrated by the parish priest, Fr Les Cashen. We were most fortunate to have the outstanding Tongan Choir singing on the day. The church was packed, as many parishioners took the opportunity to renew old friendships.

We were delighted in having  among us the Superior General, Brother Philip Mulhall and the Vicar General, Brother Jerome Ellens, together with Brother Charles Barry, Brother Joseph Guidera, Brother Patrick Lovegrove and Brother Peter Higgins.

We were most thankful for their attendance as the Patrician Brothers' College, Fairfield, had a most important function on at noon on that day, yet the Brothers found the time to attend the Mass and join with us at morning tea.

Our heartfelt thanks to Brother Philip and Brother Jerome (pictured), who had returned only the previous day from visitation to Aitape, Papua New Guinea. Perhaps not many are aware that Brother Philip, an alumnus of St Patrick's Blacktown, taught at Forest Lodge in 1962. Brother Jerome is from the Indian province. Both had a very busy schedule to maintain during their visitation to the Australian and Papua New Guinean province.

Our sincere thanks to all.
 



Farewell

We record the retirement of Father Victor Dyle, parish priest at Waterloo. Father Victor was appointed parish priest in 1975. On Sunday 25 June last a Mass to mark his 25 years of service to the Waterloo parish was celebrated at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Waterloo, followed by a luncheon at the South Sydney Leagues' Club.

Father Victor is now resident at the Retired Priests' Village, conducted by the Little Sisters of the Poor at Randwick.

We extend to Father Victor every good wish in his retirement.



The Passing of Brother Gerald Patrick Egan, fsp (R.I.P)

It is with deep sadness that we record the passing of Brother Gerald Egan at Liverpool Hospital, Sydney on 30 August 2000.

Born at Rosenallis, County Laois, Ireland, 11 August 1923.

Entered Postulancy at Mount St. Joseph, Tullow, Co. Carlow  8 October 1937
Received into Novitiate, Mount St. Joseph   14 August 1939
First Profession, Mount St. Joseph    15 August 1940
Scholastic, Mount St. Joseph    1940 - 43
Monastery National School, Tullow, Co. Carlow  1944
Final Profession      15 August 1945
 Mallow, Co. Cork     1945 ö 49
 Arrived in Australia     October 1949
 Granville      1949
 Redfern at Mount Carmel, Waterloo   1950 ö 51
 Redfern at Mount Carmel, Waterloo [Principal]  1952
 Redfern at Mount Carmel, Waterloo   1953 - 56   Granville      1957
 Liverpool [till May]     1958
 Granville [from May]     1958
 Liverpool      1959 ö 68
 Granville      1969 ö 72
 Granville [Deputy Principal]    1973 ö 75
 Granville      1976
 Ryde       1977 ö 80
 Liverpool      1981 ö 88
 Liverpool [retired from teaching]    1988
 Liverpool [Community Leader]    1990 ö  1995
 Liverpool [in retirement]     1996 -   2000
 Fairfield   [60th Jubilee of Profession]   15 August 2000
 Called to his Eternal Reward    30 August 2000

Mass of Remembrance for the repose of the soul of Brother Gerald was celebrated at the Church of All Saints, Liverpool on Friday, 1 September 2000. The Provincial, Brother Paul OāKeeffe, delivered the eulogy. Brother Geraldās sister, Biddy, then visiting Sydney was in attendance.

The Superior General, Brother Philip Mulhall delayed his departure from Sydney to participate in the obsequies.

Brother Gerald was buried in the Brothersā plot at the Catholic Cemetery, Kempās Creek, where also rests his brother, Brother Enda Egan, who died 7 November 1994.

The above record shows the outstanding service he gave to Catholic education in the inner city and outer south western suburbs of Sydney as a teacher, Deputy Principal, Principal and Community Leader.

Brother Gerald always maintained a keen and active interest in the affairs of our Association. 
His early years at St. Patrickās Monastery, Redfern, while teaching at Mount Carmel, Waterloo, instilled a continuing loyalty to the South Sydney Rugby League Club of which Brother Gerald remained a strong supporter.

THOSE WHO DIE IN GRACE
GO NO FURTHER FROM US THAN GOD
AND GOD IS VERY NEAR.

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The Men of Clonoulty

Brother Mark Ryan, Community Leader at Holy Cross College, Ryde and provincial archivist drew my attention to a record of Patrician Brothers from the Parish of Clonoulty, (Co. Tipperary, Ireland) who worked at different times in Australia. 

The document was raised by the Congregationās archivist and historian in Ireland, Brother Linus Walker. His most telling comment is: 

·.It says much for the missionary enterprise of a country so small and so deprived as the Ireland of the day that between 1884 and 1892 no less than 40 young men had answered the call originally voiced by the bishop of Maitland. That so many should have come from the parish of Clonoulty is more remarkable still. We are in their debt.

What do we know of Clonoulty? I sought that information in the monumental work, A Topographical Dictionary of Ireland (Samuel Lewis ö 1831). A copy is available in the State Library, Macquarie Street, Sydney.

Clonoulty, a parish, in the barony of Kilnemanagh, county of Tipperary, and province of Munster, near the river Suir, 6 miles (N.N.W) from Cashel, on the high road from Tipperary to Thurles; containing 3600 inhabitants and comprising 9720 statute acres, as applotted under the tithes act; about 80 acres are underwood, 480 bog, and the remainder are good arable and pasture land; the sub-stratum is limestone··In the R.C. divisions this parish is the head of a union or district, comprising the parishes of Clonoulty and Clogher, in the former are two chapels, situated respectively at Clonoulty and Rossmore. The parochial schools are supported by the incumbent; there is a school for R.C. children, for which a house was built at Clonoulty and a school at Rossmore; about 230 children are instructed; and there is a pay school, in which are about 30 children.

The Brothers are listed in order of their departure from Ireland during the period 1883 ö 1892. Additions in [  ] have been made by the writer.

Brother Fintan OāNeill, born 3 April 1857, son of Martin and Johanna (Killcop), at Doorish, according to oral tradition, near Fethard, on the Clonmel side as related by Brother Albert Small. Entered at Mountrath 1875. First profession not recorded. Final profession 15 August 1879.

Arrived with Brother Dominic OāNeill (unrelated) in Sydney 6 March 1883 and in Maitland the next day.  On the 9 September they took charge of St. Johnās School in Maitland. In 1884 Brother Fintan went to Goulburn with four young Brothers from Ireland and on 15 September opened the first Patrician school there. Later worked at Bathurst, Orange, Dubbo and in 1890 was the first Superior at Ryde.

He and Brother Dominic OāNeill were delegates to the First General Chapter of the Congregation at Mountrath in 1893 after which he was transferred to India. After eight years there he was recalled to Australia where, except for one short holiday in Ireland in 1926, he spent the remainder of his life. He celebrated his Golden Jubilee of his profession in August 1929. At his request the celebration was private and confined to the members of the community at Holy Cross College, Ryde. Died of heart disease at Ryde on 16 April 1932, aged 75. He is described as a faithful and loyal member of the Congregation, very zealous and hardworking, strict in observance of the Rule, rather quick-tempered, which defect tended at times to dim his good qualities in the eyes of some.

Brother Malachy Michael Dwyer, born 1863, parents Jeremiah and Ellen, Rossmore. Entered Mountrath 25 July 1881. Professed 28 June 1884 and sailed for Australia, diocese of Goulburn, July 1884. Transferred to Albury to help open new school 19 January 1885. Accidentally drowned while bathing in River Murray 15 February 1885, aged 20. The first Patrician to die in Australia. 

Brother Sylvester Michael Harmey, born Rossmore, date of birth and parentsā names not recorded. Entered Mountrath 11 January 1881. Professed 28 June 1884 and sailed for diocese of Maitland July 1884. [Brother Sylvester was one of the three Brothers who taught at St. Vincentās Redfern when the school opened in February 1886. In 1887 went to Maitland and left the Congregation following the Brothersā withdrawal from Maitland in December 1888.]

Brother Andrew Dwyer, from Clonoulty, no record of baptismal name, parents names, exact place of origin. Entered Mountrath 1881 and sailed for diocese of Goulburn in July 1884. Also served at Wagga, Armidale and Ryde. Superior at Holy Cross College in 1891 and at Bathurst in 1899 and was a  member of the Provincial Council in 1893. Seems to have been a volatile character, temperamentally unsuited to the strains of exile and burden of authority, given to spells of piety and devotion followed by periods of indifference. Is known to have twice proposed to leave the Congregation before finally doing so in Sydney in 1904.

Brother Michael English, from Clonoulty. [Believed to be the Brother who left the SS Rome at Colombo in August 1884 to accompany Brother John Maher who had taken ill during the voyage. Both were transferred to the Indian province in exchange for Brother Ignatius Price. It seems Brother Michael English left the Congregation in India sometime thereafter. He should not be forgotten.]

Brother Regis Timothy Dwyer, born 1868, at Broka, parents Michael and Catherine. Entered Mountrath on 9 November 1885. First profession on 30 November 1889 and sailed for diocese of Bathurst in December 1889. Transferred to Wagga in 1894. Final profession, possibly on death bed, in 1894. Died of tuberculosis at Wagga on 20 May 1894, aged 25 years. 

Brother Ambrose John Ryan, born at Clonoulty c.1863. Fatherās name Darby, motherās name not known. Entered Mountrath 11 January 1881. First profession 28 June 1884 and sailed for diocese of Bathurst in July 1884. Served also at Maitland 1885 to 1888 and finally at Armidale where he died of typhoid on 19 February 1889, aged 23.

Brother Benedict C. Sweeney, from Clonoulty, born 1861. Parents and place of residence not recorded. First profession on 20 June 1884 and sailed for diocese of Maitland in July 1884. Died of typhoid at Maitland on 21 March 1885, aged 24. [Identified in document as Brother Michael English.]

Brother James Patrick Long, born 1863 at Clonoulty. Parents Patrick and Mary. Entered Mountrath 11 January 1881. First profession 20 June 1884 and sailed for the diocese of Goulburn in July 1884, then Albury, Armidale, Orange, Ryde, Bathurst, Redfern at Forest Lodge in 1903. Died of erysipelas [streptococcal bacteria infection] at Redfern on 8 July 1904, aged 41. 

Brother Eugene John Ryan, born 1864 at Rossmore. Parents Daniel and Margaret. Entered on 4 July 1881. Professed on 20 June 1884. Sailed for diocese of Maitland in July1884. Appointed Superior at Armidale, a new school, in 1889. Appointed to the Provincial Council in 1893. Left Congregation from Redfern in December 1894. [Eugene Ryanās funeral in 1906 was a feature of our previous issue in June this year.]

Brother Laurence Thomas Ryan, born 1864 at Rossmore. Parents Patrick and Julia. Entered 11 January 1881. First profession 16 June 1884 and sailed for diocese of Goulburn in July 1884, then to Albury 1885 and served at Armidale, Wagga, Goulburn and finally Armidale again in 1894. Left the Congregation at Armidale in December 1894. 

Brother Austin Patrick McGrath, born 1866 at Doorish. Parents Michael and Bridget. Entered Mountrath 20 January 1885. First profession on 9 October 1887 and made final profession on 5 January 1893. Accompanied by Brother Baptist McGrath (unrelated) arrived at Sydney in November 1888. [Served at Redfern, Dubbo, Bathurst, Goulburn, Armidale, Orange, Ryde, Ryde at Forest Lodge in 1917, Redfern at Forest Lodge 1918/9, Redfern at Mount Carmel 1930/1.] Visited Ireland as a delegate to the General Chapter 1896 and again for health reasons in 1927. In delicate health for last three years of his life, yet did not relinquish work and was in school for part of the Friday before his death. An exemplary religious, gentle and amiable of disposition.  Died of heart disease at Forest Lodge on 21 March 1932, aged 62.

Brother Andrew Walter Ryan, born at Turraheen, date of birth not recorded. Fatherās name Patrick, motherās unknown. Entered Mountrath 20 June 1885 and arrived at Sydney on 31 January 1890 and proceeded to the diocese of Armidale from where he left the Congregation in 1891.

Brother James John Ryan, born at Knockjack 1870. Parents Patrick and Bridget. Entered Mountrath 9 November 1885. First profession on 30 November 1889 and final profession in 1893. Arrived at Sydney on 31 January 1890 [and served at Ryde then Redfern, Dubbo, Bathurst, Orange and Wagga]. Brother James died of typhoid at Wagga on 3 April 1896, aged 23.

Brother Xavier Thomas Dwyer, born 1866 at Brocka. Parents Michael and Catherine. Entered Mountrath 20 January 1885. First profession in 1889. Arrived in Australia in November 1892. [First worked at Ryde and then in 1893/4 at Armidale and Redfern in 1894. Brother Xavier left the Congregation  [from Redfern] in 1895.

Brother Bernard Daniel Ryan, born 1867 at Turraheen. Parents Daniel and Margaret. Entered Mountrath 20 January 1885. Taught at Tullow Monastery National School. Transferred to Australia and arrived Sydney on 21 June 1891. Final profession at Ryde in January 1892. [First taught at Wagga in 1891 then in 1892 at Ryde/Redfern (Superior at Forest Lodge), Bathurst, Redfern, Ryde.] 

In 1908 he returned to Ireland for three years. In 1911 he again sailed for Australia and served at Orange, Bathurst and Ryde. Revisited Ireland in 1931 as delegate to the General Chapter. He remained in Ireland to take charge of the College gardens at Mountrath. In 1951 he collapsed suddenly on sitting down to lunch and died in the arms of the Brother who attended on him. 

Described as a good zealous teacher, giving his pupils a sound and practical knowledge of their religion, an exemplary religious and a man always to be found usefully employed, a firm believer in the proper use of time. Holding strong fews on many topics he sometimes gave unguarded expression to them. Bishop Dunne of Bathurst was said to have observed of him that he was a very good man, with a tongue which will be his enemy to his dying day.

Brother Bernard died of paralysis and heart failure at Ballyfin on 18 April 1951, aged 84 years.

[Editorās Note: Brother Bernard is recorded at Ryde/Redfern while Superior at Forest Lodge. This confirms my belief that the Redfern community was resident at Ryde during 1891 and the early months of 1892]
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Fifteen of the 16 Brothers identified for you by Brother Linus Walker, in all probability, had never travelled further than the 40 or so miles from Clonoulty to Mountrath before they set out on their voyage to New South Wales. 

The young men would have been amazed by the vastness of this country. They were not to serve in a metropolis but in country towns of more than 100 years ago ö Maitland, Goulburn, Bathurst, Armidale, Wagga, Albury, Orange and Dubbo, now all thriving cities and important regional centres. Twelve thousand miles by ship followed by an overnight and sometimes longer train journey. Sometimes only two Brothers formed the community at Wagga, Albury and Dubbo. Their existence was hand to mouth, rising at 5:00am and working until 10:00 at night. They had never experienced anything like the extreme heat of our summer, the blowflies, the mosquitoes; the discomfort of working in their clerical collar, shirt, serge trousers and lined soutane in the stinking heat. Then, there was the isolation, the sense of exile.

Of the fifteen Brothers that reached New South Wales, nine died in religion. Of the remaining six only the history of Eugene Ryan is known. All are gone from this world and we should remember each and every one with affection and respect for their courage and zeal in helping to bring Catholic education to the Catholic families of New South Wales

REQUIESCANT IN PACE.



MEMORIES

Each year, as my birthday approaches, I take out my motherās photo collection which she stored in a MacRobertsonās CLEMATIS Chocolate Assortment tin. 2 LBS NET. 

September 8 is anniversary of my birth and of my dear motherās death. The photos cover perhaps 70 of the 85 years of her life. Each and every photo was dear to her. This year one stood out. Why had I not noticed it before? 

Linda May Scott (nee Wood) [1905-1990] was descendent of William and Anne Wood (nee Payler), free settlers. William Wood [c.1788-1854] arrived in Sydney on 17 December 1825 as a member of the military escort to Sir Ralph Darling, seventh Governor of New South Wales. He had been a member of the Duke of Wellingtonās Yorkshire West Riding Regiment. In 1829, William Wood and seven other Battle of Waterloo veterans each received a grant of 80 acres at Bong Bong, near Bowral. He named his property, Rifle Farm. 

There are no photos of Mum as a child. Her mother, Esther Wood (nee Smith) [1865-1907], died of typhoid fever, three days before Mum had reached her second birthday. I never knew a motherās love. Her father, James Wood, disowned her, blaming her for his wifeās death. I recall going with Mum in 1939 to visit her eldest sister, Blanche, at Waverley. We went into a room to find an old man on his deathbed. I had never seen him before. He said, Kiss me, Linda. Mum quietly replied, You would not kiss me as a child  - and I will not kiss you now. He was my maternal grandfather! He and I exchanged not a word. It is as clear in my mind as though it was only yesterday. 

Mum was the youngest of six children. The younger children were ćfarmed outä. Mum was sent to her motherās sister, Sarah Mitchell [1860-1945], a widow, who ran a boarding house for University students at Surbiton, 248 Glebe Point Rd. opposite Cook St. and, from about 1929, at St Chadās, 71 Boyce St. Glebe, overlooking Harold Park. There was a splendid view of the racing from the dining room window. Cyril Angles, the well-known race broadcaster, first ćcalledä the dog races from that very position in the thirties. To my brothers and I, Sarah Mitchell was ćGrandmaä. 

My parents met at a house party on Wigram Road, on the corner of the lane leading to the steps up to Boyce Street and to St. Chadās. My father [1902-1972], as was his father before him [1859-1924], was blessed with the names of Athanasius James. He introduced himself as John, the name he had adopted, which became Jack and to which he gladly answered. Dad shuddered when called Attie. The story, as related by my fatherās younger sister, Dorothy, is that my grandfather, born 2 May 1859, was to be named Patrick Michael. Such was the wish of his parents, Micheal and Mary, from Co. Clare, Ireland. However, when presented for baptism at St. Maryās Cathedral, the priest pronounced, born on the Feast of St. Athanasius in the [Anglican] parish of St. James, I baptise thee, Athanasius James Scott.

But, I digress, back to the photo. My mother had noted on the back Nellie, Cath, Ev, Linda, Gerry, 1968. I fancy it was taken at St. Brendanās Hall, Annandale. Do any of our readers recognise Nellie Nolan, Cath Alleyne, Evelyn Ritchie, Linda Scott and, I think, Geraldine Robinson.
 

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Missing From The Shipping Lists

Throughout the winter months, weekly visits to the State Archives have seen me leave the building looking for five-cent pieces on the footpath. Not one name found.

The Brothers generally sailed second class on Orient Steam or P. & O. vessels with a distinct preference for Orient Steam. The voyage took six to seven weeks, which included a stopover in Melbourne followed by another two days to Sydney. The shipping lists are in date order of arrival and include vessels from Hobart, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cooktown, England, the Americas, Japan, New Zealand, Germany, France, Africa, Sweden and wherever else. After three hours, without success, my eyes begin to burn and my enthusiasm wanes.

I ran into an old friend, Bill McNiven, who has more than a passing interest in trains and trams. He assured me that steam train travel between Melbourne and Sydney commenced circa 1884.

Eureka! Brothers Dominic Bourke, Louis Carroll and Ligouri Higgins arrived in 1886. Their destination was Goulburn. The penny dropped! Why wait for the layover at Melbourne, then sail onto Sydney to take the train to Goulburn? There was a train ćchoo-chooingä at the station headed for Sydney via Goulburn.  A-a-a-l-l  aboard!

Then there were the 1893 arrivals, Brothers Jerome McAuley, Joseph McDonell and Vincent Brosnan. Brother Jeromeās first appointment was at Goulburn. Brothers Joseph and Vincent went to Bathurst.  I can clearly hear the Conductor calling ö A-a-a-l-l aboard! Would those passengers to Bathurst please c-h-a-n-g-e trains at Sydney!

Then we have the 1908 arrivals, Brothers Austin OāConnell and Fidelis Downes. Brother Austin OāConnell was urgently required at Mount Carmel, Waterloo and Brother Fidelis was needed at Orange. The extract of Patrician Annals ö Redfern Community states - Bro Fidelis D. Downes. Arrived in Australia 4th March 1908. A search reveals that no vessel from England arrived in Sydney on that date. Did they, too, in Melbourne hear the Conductor calling ö A-a-a-l-l aboard?

What do we know of these Brothers? Brother Dominic Bourke taught at Goulburn, Albury, Redfern at Forest Lodge, Wagga and Ryde. He returned to Ireland in 1901 and died at Galway on 2 February 1929, aged 61. Brother Louis Carroll taught at Goulburn, Armidale and returned to Goulburn in 1890 where he left the Congregation that year. Brother Ligouri Higgins taught at Goulburn, Redfern, Armidale, Bathurst, Dubbo, Wagga, Albury and left the Order from Bathurst in 1900.

It is recorded in the Annals ö Redfern Commnuity: In 1892 when Bro Jerome McAuley (of Tullow Community, Ireland) was asked by the Superior General to go to Australia, and, in consideration of his age advanced age [then 62], was told that his absence from Ireland would be brief. Bro Jerome replied that he would go indefinitely and under the same conditions as the youngest member of the Congregation. Most of the remainder of his life he spent at Redfern where he retired from school work about 1907. [Brother Jerome was at Ryde 1900-1902]. Needing a slight operation for an internal ailment he entered St. Vincentās Hospital and died there on 18 June 1914 in the 85th year of his age.

No doubt Brother Joseph McDonell was given the same option, and chose to accept it. In 1892 he was 66 years of age. Brother Joseph taught at Bathurst, Ryde [Superior 1894/5], Armidale and Redfern. He returned to Ireland c.1899 and died at Galway on 17 December 1905, aged 79.

Brother Vincent Brosnan may have been a ćcolonialä. Brother Paul OāConnor records that in 1902 he was sent away after being admonished several times for his disobedience and not preparing himself as a teacher. However, it seems he was readmitted to the Congregation and transferred to the Indian province in 1912. Brother Vincent Brosnan died at Coonoor, India on 27 May 1933, aged 80. 

Brother Austin OāConnell taught at Redfern, Waterloo, Ryde, Orange, Wahroonga and Granville. He returned to Ireland in 1946 and died at Tullow, Co. Carlow on 30 July 1967, aged 78. Brother Fidelis Downes taught at Orange, Bathurst, Ryde, Redfern, Waterloo and Forest Lodge. He died at Ryde on 10 December 1965, aged 80.



WEBSITE

Brother Stephen Sweetman at Holy Cross College, Ryde, has established a Website on the Internet under

www.patricianbrothers.com

Some of us may have the Internet available. If not, perhaps a family member may give you the opportunity to view it. Then again, your local Council may provide the facility.

Brother Stephen has invited us to include THE GREEN SASH on the Collegeās Website and it is hoped that a select number of TGS back issues will appear shortly. The June 2000 issue is there to see. 




WELCOME

We extend a hearty welcome to Father John Knight, recently appointed parish priest at Waterloo. Father has graciously accepted the Committeeās invitation to be a Patron of our Association.




VALE

It is with deep sadness that we report the passing of Leo Ryan, alumnus of Forest Lodge. Leo was an active member of the Committee over a number of years, Throughout his life he gave unqualified support to the Patrician Brothers.
 

Leo was another who came under the influence of Brother Macartan Keegan and was a member of the Glebe District Hockey Club. His playing career [interrupted by war service] of 165 games spanned from 1938 to 1952. Leo captained the 1940 Third grade Premiers. [Under the Arches, A History of the Glebe District Hockey Club to 1993 ö Max Solling/Harry Wark,]

Leo, buried from St. Melās, Campsie on 18 September last, is survived by his devoted wife, Maisie.

We record with sadness the passing of Jack McManus, alumnus of Forest Lodge, at Woy Woy on 22 June last, eldest brother of Frank [deceased], Tom and Patrick.

Jackās dear wife, Betty, passed away last year. 

MAY THEY REST IN PEACE.




JUST IN CASE

Today is Monday, 2 October, Labour Day and a Public Holiday. Time is of the essence. The Olympics, the consequent programming of school holidays have made contact difficult over the past weeks. 

This issue may have to go to print without editorial check and subsequent correction. There were reports on Fairfield College and St. Patrickās, Blacktown activities that will have to be held over to our December issue ö havenāt even made contact on those matters as yet. This copy must be in the post by 5:00pm. Wednesday.

So, please accept our apologies for any errors and/or shortcomings. 

A work colleague once advised me, 

Kevin, when in trouble, involve as many people as possible!

So far, I have involved the Labour movement, old father Time, the IOC and SOCOG, the Minister for Education, my Editor, the Post Office and a few innocent bystanders. That should be enough. 

But there you go. We had to have something to fill the page!




OUR BANNER

It is our practice to proudly display our banner at our functions. It is a grand banner but it does not identify the Inner Sydney Schools. We require a supplementary banner as shown in the example at the foot of the page.

The quote received from the supplier of our current banner is: 

Fully appliqued and backed in 100% Australian Defence Force quality bunting in bottle green with Satin Finish gold inscription. 1000mm x 600mm = $380 plus 10% GST = $418.

Our financial report as at the 31 December 1999 showed Cash at Bank = $1342 from which the following disbursements have been made. 
                                              History research expenditure         (500)
                            Mail ö THE GREEN SASH - Year to date         (300) 
                                          Miscellaneous expenditure, say         ( 42)
                                                                    Cash at Bank        $500
We ask for your strong support to this yearās raffle. Our raffle provides us with our operating expenses from year to year and, together with donations, is our only source of income. We look only to those who feel they can afford it. We desire all to receive THE GREEN SASH which is priceless, that is, free of charge.

You will find the details of the raffle on the back page. This year we are not attaching tickets as such is a cumbersome manual effort and creates problems in folding and enveloping. Instead we ask you to complete and return the entry form. The tickets will be then filled out in your name. It is so easy.  An hourās hard labour has been eliminated!

Please help us to purchase the banner to better identify us and meet Year 2001 operating costs. 

The banners will be displayed at the Annual Lunch at South Sydney Leaguesā Club on Sunday, October 22 next.
 

REDFERN
WATERLOO
FOREST LODGE
1886 - 1967
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ANNUAL LUNCHEON ö SOUTH SYDNEY LEAGUESā CLUB.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 ö NOON FOR 12:45 P.M.

S25.00 PER PERSON, Drinks will be to your own account.

When forwarding your reservations please provide the CHRISTIAN and SURNAME of the members of your party. Spouses, family members, etc. are invited to come along.

Please complete the booking slip below and return it post haste. Les McMahon is awaiting your bookings.

Remember lunch is at 12:45 pm. So a noon to 12:15 pm arrival will give you the opportunity to relax before lunch.

Mini Raffle

We extend our thanks to the Family Murphy, mine hosts of the Toxteth Hotel, Glebe who are once again our sponsors. First prize is to the value of $200, second $60 and third $40. A grand total of $300. The result will be announced at the Luncheon on October 22 and will be published in the December issue of THE GREEN SASH. 

Please return the entry form below with the ćreadyä

PLEASE CUT ALONG THE LINE.

I/We accept the Luncheon invitation at the South Sydney Leaguesā Club for the Patrician Brothersā Inner Sydney Schools Alumni on Sunday October 22.

CHRISTIAN NAME                            SURNAME                              ADDRESS
1.________________                         ____________                         _______________________________
2.________________                         ____________                         _______________________________
3.________________  _                     ___________                           Phone No.______________________
4. ________________                       ____________                          Cost             $25 per head
 

I wish to enter the MINI-RAFFLE and require 3 tickets for $5*    or     6 ticket for $10*

*Please delete as appropriate.

Please complete the tickets in the name of: _____________________________
                                                  Address  ______________________________
                                                                ______________________Post Code________ 
                                                Phone No ______________________

PLEASE MAKE CHEQUE PAYABLE TO: Patrician Brothersā Alumni.
POST TO: Les McMahon, 5 Minogue Crescent, Glebe, 2037.

If you do not have a cheque account why not deposit cash direct to OUR account
[A/C No. 2102 1001 6639] at any Branch of the Commonwealth Bank
and then post the completed form and the stamped deposit butt to the address just above.

NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, 13 OCTOBER 2000.

Wholly set up and printed at Forest Lodge, 34 Ferguson St., Forestville, 2087. Phone 02 9975 6481.

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