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Hi all ? We won’t be able to come. Dave has hip specialist appointment that day. ? Cheers Dave & leonie ?
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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Neil Crawford
Sent: Friday, 19 June 2020 8:52 AM
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Subject: Re: [YAHS64] Ariah Park get together? Hi John, Look forward to the catch up- will be there, Neil Crawford?
On 18 Jun 2020, at 9:35 pm, John Eyles <vk2yw@...> wrote:
Hi All,
Unfortunately the week beginning the 6th July doesn't suit Chris, our host, but it looks like Friday 17th does. For the people heading off to Qld and can't make this one we will have another one prior to Christmas with the venue tba - probably time to head back over to Griffith maybe.
Chris tells me that the Ariah Park pub has been done up quite nicely and Jacquie and Paul have really turned the place around and are a wonderful? asset to the town. So if you are looking for accommodation, please try them - you can contact them on 69741182 or 04258741182. have a look for further details. Chris also tells me the cafe (on the same side of the main street as the Pub) does coffee so the early birds can meet up there and then we can head off to said pub for lunch. So let's say 10am for the early birds and 1pm for lunch. Please bring your best memories so we can further pick brains. :0). Thanks Chris.
So we can book ahead for lunch and cafe coffee can you please confirm with me for numbers....perhaps by say Wednesday next week - 24th
Look forward to hearing from you all.
John
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Hi John, Look forward to the catch up- will be there, Neil Crawford?
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On 18 Jun 2020, at 9:35 pm, John Eyles < vk2yw@...> wrote: Hi All, Unfortunately the week beginning the 6th July doesn't suit Chris, our host, but it looks like Friday 17th does. For the people heading off to Qld and can't make this one we will have another one prior to Christmas with the venue tba - probably time to head back over to Griffith maybe. Chris tells me that the Ariah Park pub has been done up quite nicely and Jacquie and Paul have really turned the place around and are a wonderful? asset to the town. So if you are looking for accommodation, please try them - you can contact them on 69741182 or 04258741182. have a look for further details. Chris also tells me the cafe (on the same side of the main street as the Pub) does coffee so the early birds can meet up there and then we can head off to said pub for lunch. So let's say 10am for the early birds and 1pm for lunch. Please bring your best memories so we can further pick brains. :0). Thanks Chris. So we can book ahead for lunch and cafe coffee can you please confirm with me for numbers....perhaps by say Wednesday next week - 24th Look forward to hearing from you all. John
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Hi All, Unfortunately the week beginning the 6th July doesn't suit Chris, our host, but it looks like Friday 17th does. For the people heading off to Qld and can't make this one we will have another one prior to Christmas with the venue tba - probably time to head back over to Griffith maybe. Chris tells me that the Ariah Park pub has been done up quite nicely and Jacquie and Paul have really turned the place around and are a wonderful? asset to the town. So if you are looking for accommodation, please try them - you can contact them on 69741182 or 04258741182. have a look for further details. Chris also tells me the cafe (on the same side of the main street as the Pub) does coffee so the early birds can meet up there and then we can head off to said pub for lunch. So let's say 10am for the early birds and 1pm for lunch. Please bring your best memories so we can further pick brains. :0). Thanks Chris. So we can book ahead for lunch and cafe coffee can you please confirm with me for numbers....perhaps by say Wednesday next week - 24th Look forward to hearing from you all. John
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Hi John and everyone,
We are thinking of a nice driving holiday as we come out of the heavy restrictions, so Ariah Park would be a great stopover on our way to the Riverina.
Hope the pub can accommodate us all.
Sad to realize we are no longer bullet-proof.
But, medical science ?is getting better all the time, so there is hope for me yet. Lol.
Fond regards to you all.
Mark & Debbie B
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From: John Eyles
Sent: Wednesday, 17 June 2020 5:07 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [YAHS64] Couple of things
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Hi Angus - that'd be great and yes will keep you all updated. I can't recall Ariah Park having a motel - most likely the only accommodation would be the Pub but Chris would know more. There is a motel in Coolamon and of course in Temora
- both within coo-ee and Wagga is only an hour.
As you say we can have an 'organ' recital - although I think some of us want to pick your respective brains regarding a couple of the 'memoir' bits. Anyway - all the best with Urologist and maybe a dietician might be the go to lower the Cholesterol - worked
for me.
Will post more when I know
John
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Quoting John Eyles <john.eyles1@...>:
JP,
Reading these replies forces me to see the blank spaces I have in my
memory, which is both interesting and alarming.
However I will be at Ariah Park, just let me know when.
Thanks again
Kel
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Yep Greg I think under the window and Barry not far away….he introduced me to the Moody Blues J. Interesting …9 you think eh – that makes sense – Col thought 10.
OK on the support base – that’s good. If you think of more – well, you know where we are J
John
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Alan Doyle via groups.io
Sent: Monday, June 15, 2020 10:09 PM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]
Subject: Re: [YAHS64] Couple of things
Hey John,
Yep, I am still in Deni, And doing fine really. A bit limited, but still drive and can get around town with a wheelchair hoist on the roof
I am lucky to have a good group of friends and we all catch up regularly, plus a son and 2 daughters who are really supportive.
Now, Dorm 7 - if you were
across the room, then maybe Greg Brain was near you (??? ), with Barry McCormack a little further down on your side. Also, I dont think there was more than 9 of us in the one dorm ???
Cheers.
On Monday, 15 June 2020, 09:44:36 pm AEST, John Eyles <john.eyles1@...> wrote:
Hi Alan,
Firstly, sorry to hear about the leg – that’s not good but hope you are otherwise OK. Are you still in Deniliquin?
Dorm 7 was closest to the Dining Room – and Alan Rub? I never thought of him – be interesting to see other reactions to that. Interesting about your thoughts of Gardiner 5 &6…let’s see what others have to add – I for one certainly cannot remember…and I think
I was in Dorm 7 as well – 2nd on right (I think). And OK on Alan Ruby…interesting – I know Howard was there somewhere
John
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Alan Doyle via groups.io
Sent: Monday, June 15, 2020 9:28 PM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]
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Hi John and All,
To answer your Question regarding 1968 - ( I thought That'll be easy - Ha ) , I was in dorm 8 - or was
it 7 ??? - the one closest to the dining room anyway !!! and
slept near Kel and Dino ( so they can confirm ) . I suspect Alan
Ruby may have been our prefect - but am open to corrections.
Weren't there other 5th formers in dorms 5 & 6 of Gardiner House ???
I ran into a bit of trouble (not literally ) in 2016 and had my leg shortened again and ( to cut a long story short ) (-sorry about the pun ) ended up in a wheelchair.So although I wont be able to make reunions, Its still good to hear how everyone is getting along.
Regards,
Doyley.
On Monday, 15 June 2020, 05:57:52 pm AEST, John Eyles <john.eyles1@...> wrote:
Thanks Leonie – that’s great news – make sure to tell him to keep the exercise up no matter what J and can you ask him whether he was there in 5th form and then if so – what dorm he was in and who the prefect was if he can remember.
John
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Dave Stott
Sent: Monday, June 15, 2020 4:26 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [YAHS64] Couple of things
Hi all
Dave had his hip replacement op on 2/6/2020, came home on the 4/6/2020. Had had enough of hospital. He is going great guns. Has his 1st proper rehab session today. Bit sore now.
Glad to hear you are improving Chris.
Dave can’t tell you who the prefects were – not his dorm sorry.
Cheers
Dave & Leonie
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of John Eyles
Sent: Sunday, 14 June 2020 6:11 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [YAHS64] Couple of things
Hi All - again, hope this finds you well and that Chris Davis and Dave Stott are all improving. They're the only ones I am aware of that have been on the sick list recently.
I have sent out an email to see if our Riverina locals wanted to get
together somewhere around the 7th July and probably in Ariah Park.
When I have a date and confirmation of venue I will put out another
email in case any of you outside the area want to come across.
These get togethers are always a good fun day out.
Secondly, a bit of a heads up and a question for you all. As you may
be aware, I have been on Col Semmler's back since 2014 to get him
to write up some memoirs as his memory seems to be somewhat better
than many - LOL. The Covid shutdown gave him the impetus and he has
been very diligent...some might say that Messrs Bladwell and
Thompson would have been proud of him :0). Suffice to say that
sometime between now and our next reunion in 2022 we should have
something for you to read. I anticipate the end product will be a
collective effort and if you are interested in contributing your
memories let me know as they too can be added in. So start winding
back your memories 50 something years back and jot down some of
your memorable moments. Things that come to mind are your 1st year
experiences, the streaking craze, out bush adventures, seances,
dances, gala days, dorm raids, dining room raids, Muck up day etc.
List could be endless. I have quite a few photos as well. I do not
envisage a published tome but more something to be printed and
bound and left for you to reminisce and perhaps left with your
descendants to read.
And finally, some questions - in 1968 who was the Mutch Dorm 8 prefect? We are pretty sure Howard Briggs was Dorm 7 and Mad Dog Davidson may have also had one of the three dagging holes out the back. And speaking of those two dorms - where was everyone else as those two dorms would have housed a max of 20-24 and according to the 1968 class photo there were 42 of us so if you include Ken, Bill
Sheridan, Phil Young and Bruce Adams who were Prefects that year that still leaves at least another dorm's worth somewhere. So, if you can remember, can you let me know what Dorm you were in that year and the prefect.
John
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John, I’m sorry I haven’t responded before this, I have been reading everything posted with great interest but as I was not at school in 68 and I have no health issues I felt a bit left out. The lunch at Ariah Park, any day up to the9th of July, I am flying around QLD for about 9 days (if the border opens) Great to hear from everybody and look forward to catching up again, especially at Ariah Park, beautiful place. ? Bill ?
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Sent: Tuesday, 16 June 2020 5:48 PM
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Subject: Re: [YAHS64] Couple of things? Hey John, ? Good to hear from you again – I saw you on the news the other night talking real estate J. OK on the hip and I am sure we all wish you well with that too. ? Ariah Park is only about an hour from Wagga. Or if needs be I am sure I could find you a bed the night before if you wanted J ? Still to hear from the rest of the locals – come on Bill, Doug, Don, Chris Davey (all important J ) Neil, Bags, Kel …anyway – you know who you are – get back to me J ? John ? ? Hello to all my fellow Yanconians, ? Sorry I have not been in touch but I have just been recovering from my 5th hip replacement which has slowed me down. My thoughts go out to Alan Doyle, Chris Davis and others who have had more series health issues. I would like to catch up with you all some time but Ariah Park is a long way from Albury to travel. I am presently selling Real Estate in Albury. Your regular e- mails are always of interest. ? Regards, John ‘Chook’ Fowler. ? ? ? Ah, the 4th year excursion. Maybe that was my initiation to the barre- I did get a sway up. There were at least 3 of us- to fill the car back to the ranch. There may have been more at the pub- better walkers.? ? Hello Alan... yes, 1968 for Falls Creek. I have included that in memoir and can now add your name to the list of fellow tourists. But it was a day trip, so you would not have gone to the bar (in the drunk sense, not legal). Unless you went on another snow trip that was overnight??? On our 1967 Snowy excursion, we stayed a night or 2 in workmen’s quarters. If there was a pub nearby, I did not go to it so can’t help you. Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 1:45 PM Subject: Re: [YAHS64] Couple of things Alan Ruby rang a bell for me too, but since it wasn’t the dinner bell, I scarcely noticed it. I’m with Johnny. I brought my first form English diary along to a reunion once, that helps with some memories. I have a recollection of a school trip to the snow, maybe 1968, Falls Creek? We were housed in some kind of National Park dormitory accommodation, and after dinner, when no doubt the teachers opened the bar, a few of us snuck out and walked to a pub a couple of miles away. VB on tap, my first taste of beer. I can still taste it. Downhill from there, a bottle of takeaway cream sherry, and a lift back to the facility, giggling like a schoolkid all the way. Chundering against a tree. Yes, Chris, agreed in full re Mark and Howard. Perhaps Mark, you should have grabbed the chord and used it around his neck.? He could have passed off the red welts as love bites from all his birds and chicks. And to answer John’s question... how do we remember this stuff? ..... well John, it was only 51 years ago that we did the HSC. As for me, I have an innate ability to remember nonsense, and not the things that matter. It is good that JE has “forced” me into this project as my memory for names of people, places, music etc is evaporating at a worrying pace. Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 11:52 AM Subject: Re: [YAHS64] Couple of things Hi Colin, I think you might be right about Alan Ruby. Mention of him rings a bell. Interesting story by Mark Briggs regarding his brother. From that attitude I dont think it matters that they are not on speaking terms Regards Chris
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Hi Col, I am sure you are correct as it was (I think) in that dorm my wonderful Prefect brother volunteered to punish one of my discretions with a whipping using an electric light cord. He could have left it to any other prefect !!! What an excellent chap. What a pity he repeated that year to get a better HSC score. ? He has chosen not to communicate since a massive family argument when our mother died, so I cannot verify. I was the sole executor, and that put several noses out of joint. But everything was done absolutely fairly so it goes to show that? “no good deed goes unpunished”. Lol. ? Cheers, M ? ? ? Sent from for Windows 10 ? From: Col Semmler
Sent: Tuesday, 16 June 2020 8:57 AM
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Subject: Re: [YAHS64] Couple of things ? Hello Alan Doyle; I had heard about your gammy leg but did not know you were now a wheelchairer. good on you for being so positive and continuing driving and being social etc. Just to fill you (and anybody else who is interested). Dorm 7, starting from the left side looking in... K Furner, S. Aughey, A. Doyle, K. Broomfied, D. Evans. From the right side of the door...? G. Brain, J. Eyles, R. Elwin, B. McCormack, C. Semmler. Howard Briggs was prefect... you must remember the deep philosophical discussions about his never-ending supply of chicks and birds. And yes JE.... I would bet that it was Alan Ruby who was prefect of Dorm 8 and in the corner dagging hole. Chris Davis, you might confirm this?? Some time ago I had Alan Ruby in my mind but for? some reason I dismissed him. Sent: Monday, June 15, 2020 10:08 PM Subject: Re: [YAHS64] Couple of things ??????????????????? Yep, I am still in Deni, And doing fine really. A bit limited, but still drive and can get around town with a wheelchair hoist on the roof ????????????????????????????????????? I am lucky to have a good group of friends and we all catch up regularly, plus a son and 2 daughters who are really supportive. ?????????????????????????????????????????? Now, Dorm 7 - if you were across the room, then maybe Greg Brain was near you (??? ), with Barry McCormack a little? further down on your side. Also, I dont think there was more than 9 of us in the one dorm ??? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Cheers. On Monday, 15 June 2020, 09:44:36 pm AEST, John Eyles <john.eyles1@...> wrote: Hi Alan, ? Firstly, sorry to hear about the leg – that’s not good but hope you are otherwise OK. Are you still in Deniliquin? ? Dorm 7 was closest to the Dining Room – and Alan Rub? I never thought of him – be interesting to see other reactions to that. Interesting about your thoughts of? Gardiner 5 &6…let’s see what others have to add – I for one certainly cannot remember…and I think I was in Dorm 7 as well – 2nd on right (I think). And OK on Alan Ruby…interesting – I know Howard was there somewhere ? John ? ? ?????????????????????????????? To answer your Question regarding 1968 - ( I thought That'll be easy - Ha ) , I was in dorm 8 - or was it 7 ???? - the one closest to the dining room anyway !!!?? and slept near Kel and Dino ( so they can confirm ) . I suspect Alan Ruby may have been our prefect - but am open to corrections. ???????????????????????????????? Weren't there other 5th formers in dorms? 5 & 6 of Gardiner House ??? ?????????????????????????????? I ran into a bit of trouble (not literally ) in 2016 and had my leg shortened again and ( to cut a long story short? ) (-sorry about the pun ) ended up in a wheelchair.So although I wont be able to make reunions, Its still good to hear how everyone is getting along. ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Regards, ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Doyley. ?????????????????????????????? On Monday, 15 June 2020, 05:57:52 pm AEST, John Eyles <john.eyles1@...> wrote: Thanks Leonie – that’s great news – make sure to tell him to keep the exercise up no matter what J and can you ask him whether he was there in 5th form and then if so – what dorm he was in and who the prefect was if he? can remember. ? John ? ? Hi all ? Dave had his hip replacement op on 2/6/2020, came home on the 4/6/2020. Had had enough of hospital.? He is going great guns. Has his 1st proper rehab session? today. Bit sore now. ? Glad to hear you are improving Chris. ? Dave can’t tell you who the prefects were – not his dorm sorry. ? Cheers Dave & Leonie ? ? ? ? ? Hi All - again, hope this finds you well and that Chris Davis and Dave Stott are all improving. They're the only ones I am aware of that have been on the sick list? recently.
I have sent out an email to see if our Riverina locals wanted to get together? somewhere around the 7th July and probably in Ariah Park. When I have a date and confirmation of venue I will put out another email in case any of you outside the area want to come? across. These get togethers are always a good fun day out.
Secondly, a bit of a heads up and a question for you all. As you may be aware, I have been on Col Semmler's back since 2014 to get him to write up some memoirs as his memory seems to be somewhat better than many - LOL. The Covid shutdown gave him the impetus? and he has been very diligent...some might say that Messrs Bladwell and Thompson would have been proud of him :0). Suffice to say that sometime between now and our next reunion in 2022 we should have something for you to read. I anticipate the end product? will be a collective effort and if you are interested in contributing your memories let me know as they too can be added in. So start winding back your memories 50 something years back and jot down some of your memorable moments. Things that come to mind are? your 1st year experiences, the streaking craze, out bush adventures, seances, dances, gala days, dorm raids, dining room raids, Muck up day etc. List could be endless. I have quite a few photos as well. I do not envisage a published tome but more something? to be printed and bound and left for you to reminisce and perhaps left with your descendants to read.
And finally, some questions - in 1968 who was the Mutch Dorm 8 prefect? We are pretty sure Howard Briggs was Dorm 7 and Mad Dog Davidson may have also had one of the three dagging holes out the back. And speaking of those two dorms - where was everyone else? as those two dorms would have housed a max of 20-24 and according to the 1968 class photo there were 42 of us so if you include Ken, Bill Sheridan, Phil Young and Bruce Adams who were Prefects that year that still leaves at least another dorm's worth somewhere.? So, if you can remember, can you let me know what Dorm you were in that year and the prefect.
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Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2020 7:23 PM
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I
certainly can. She was my main memory of 1969.? I was a guest at her
wedding in Bourke around 1974 and we continue to exchange Christmas cards some
50 years later. Her name is Elizabeth
On 17 Jun 2020, at 7:19 pm, Angus Cox
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? I don’t know if 5 minutes will cut it. We all sound pretty
crook
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To help your poor memory, Angus.... the 5th Form prefects were Ken
Armstrong, Bill Sheridan, Phillip Young and Bruce Adams.... all in the photo
on page 38 of 1968 Yanconian.
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Can you remember the first name of Ray Dart’s daughter?
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And you forgot to mention the purple fluorescent lights for the dances.
Now that Mad Magazine has died, those posters could be worth money.
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Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2020 5:18 PM
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I'm with you John.?
I can't even remember what house I was in in 1968 let alone who was the dorm
prefect.? I do remember that I was on the social committee with Al
Wetton and Kel Furner (?) and Grahame Morris and others.?? Alan
painted fabulous posters of Alfred E Neuman from the Mad magazine and Union
Jacks? ( very sixties ) And we listened to records endlessly whilst
decorating the hall, and in particular "Apache"? And I broke my collar
bone playing football when Cleve Flotman late tackled me.? Oh, can
Caroline Giltinan .? That about concludes my memory of
1968
Where some of us dorm
prefects in Breakwell??? Or was that only after the 6 formers left
after they finished HSC??? I have a faint memory of Ray Dart almost
busting Grahame and me for smoking whilst in a dagging hole in
Breakwell.
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This chatter is
very interesting. How do you remember all this?
Regards
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Hello Alan
Doyle; I had heard about your gammy leg but did not know you were now a
wheelchairer. good on you for being so positive and continuing driving and
being social etc.
Just to fill
you (and anybody else who is interested). Dorm 7, starting from the left
side looking in... K Furner, S. Aughey, A. Doyle, K. Broomfied, D. Evans.
From the right side of the door... G. Brain, J. Eyles, R. Elwin, B.
McCormack, C. Semmler. Howard Briggs was prefect... you must remember the
deep philosophical discussions about his never-ending supply of chicks and
birds.
And yes
JE.... I would bet that it was Alan Ruby who was prefect of Dorm 8 and in
the corner dagging hole. Chris Davis, you might confirm this?? Some time ago
I had Alan Ruby in my mind but for some reason I dismissed him.
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Sent:
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Subject: Re:
[YAHS64] Couple of things
???????????????????
Yep, I am still in Deni, And doing fine really. A bit limited, but still
drive and can get around town with a wheelchair hoist on the roof
?????????????????????????????????????
I am lucky to have a good group of friends and we all catch up regularly,
plus a son and 2 daughters who are really
supportive.
??????????????????????????????????????????
Now, Dorm 7 - if you were across the room, then maybe Greg Brain was near
you (??? ), with Barry McCormack a little further down on your side. Also, I
dont think there was more than 9 of us in the one dorm
???
??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Cheers.
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Monday, 15 June 2020, 09:44:36 pm AEST, John Eyles
<john.eyles1@...> wrote:
Hi
Alan,
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Firstly, sorry
to hear about the leg – that’s not good but hope you are otherwise OK. Are
you still in Deniliquin?
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Dorm 7 was
closest to the Dining Room – and Alan Rub? I never thought of him – be
interesting to see other reactions to that. Interesting about your thoughts
of Gardiner 5 &6…let’s see what others have to add – I for one certainly
cannot remember…and I think I was in Dorm 7 as well – 2nd on
right (I think). And OK on Alan Ruby…interesting – I know Howard was there
somewhere
?
John
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??????????????????????????????
To answer your Question regarding 1968 - ( I thought That'll be easy - Ha )
, I was in dorm 8 - or was it 7 ??? - the one closest to the dining room
anyway !!!?? and slept near Kel and Dino ( so they can confirm ) .
I suspect Alan Ruby may have been our prefect - but am open to
corrections.
????????????????????????????????
Weren't there other 5th formers in dorms? 5 & 6 of Gardiner House
???
??????????????????????????????
I ran into a bit of trouble (not literally ) in 2016 and had my leg
shortened again and ( to cut a long story short ) (-sorry about the pun )
ended up in a wheelchair.So although I wont be able to make reunions, Its
still good to hear how everyone is getting
along.
?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Regards,
??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Doyley.
??????????????????????????????
On
Monday, 15 June 2020, 05:57:52 pm AEST, John Eyles
<john.eyles1@...> wrote:
Thanks Leonie – that’s great news –
make sure to tell him to keep the exercise up no matter what J and can you ask him whether he was
there in 5th form and then if so – what dorm he was in and who
the prefect was if he can remember.
?
John
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Hi all
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Dave had his hip replacement op on
2/6/2020, came home on the 4/6/2020. Had had enough of hospital.? He is
going great guns. Has his 1st proper rehab session today. Bit
sore now.
?
Glad to hear you are improving
Chris.
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Dave can’t tell you who the prefects
were – not his dorm sorry.
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Cheers
Dave & Leonie
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Hi All - again, hope this finds you
well and that Chris Davis and Dave Stott are all improving. They're the only
ones I am aware of that have been on the sick list recently.
I have
sent out an email to see if our Riverina locals wanted to get together?
somewhere around the 7th July and probably in Ariah Park. When I have a date
and confirmation of venue I will put out another email in case any of you
outside the area want to come across. These get togethers are always a good
fun day out.
Secondly, a bit of a heads up and a question for you
all. As you may be aware, I have been on Col Semmler's back since 2014 to
get him to write up some memoirs as his memory seems to be somewhat better
than many - LOL. The Covid shutdown gave him the impetus and he has been
very diligent...some might say that Messrs Bladwell and Thompson would have
been proud of him :0). Suffice to say that sometime between now and our next
reunion in 2022 we should have something for you to read. I anticipate the
end product will be a collective effort and if you are interested in
contributing your memories let me know as they too can be added in. So start
winding back your memories 50 something years back and jot down some of your
memorable moments. Things that come to mind are your 1st year experiences,
the streaking craze, out bush adventures, seances, dances, gala days, dorm
raids, dining room raids, Muck up day etc. List could be endless. I have
quite a few photos as well. I do not envisage a published tome but more
something to be printed and bound and left for you to reminisce and perhaps
left with your descendants to read.
And finally, some questions - in
1968 who was the Mutch Dorm 8 prefect? We are pretty sure Howard Briggs was
Dorm 7 and Mad Dog Davidson may have also had one of the three dagging holes
out the back. And speaking of those two dorms - where was everyone else as
those two dorms would have housed a max of 20-24 and according to the 1968
class photo there were 42 of us so if you include Ken, Bill Sheridan, Phil
Young and Bruce Adams who were Prefects that year that still leaves at least
another dorm's worth somewhere. So, if you can remember, can you let me know
what Dorm you were in that year and the prefect.
John
|
I certainly can. She was my main memory of 1969. ?I was a guest at her wedding in Bourke around 1974 and we continue to exchange Christmas cards some 50 years later. Her name is Elizabeth?
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On 17 Jun 2020, at 7:19 pm, Angus Cox <angus@...> wrote:
? I don’t know if 5 minutes will cut it. We all sound pretty crook
On 17 Jun 2020, at 7:10 pm, Col Semmler <chrissemmler3@...> wrote:
?
To help your poor memory, Angus.... the 5th Form prefects were Ken Armstrong, Bill Sheridan, Phillip Young and Bruce Adams.... all in the photo on page 38 of 1968 Yanconian.
?
Can you remember the first name of Ray Dart’s daughter?
?
And you forgot to mention the purple fluorescent lights for the dances. Now that Mad Magazine has died, those posters could be worth money.
?
C.
?
From: Angus Cox
Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2020 5:18 PM
Subject: Re: [YAHS64] Couple of things
?
I'm with you John.? I can't even remember what house I was in in 1968 let alone who was the dorm prefect.? I do remember that I was on the social committee with Al Wetton and Kel
Furner (?) and Grahame Morris and others.?? Alan painted fabulous posters of Alfred E Neuman from the Mad magazine and Union Jacks? ( very sixties ) And we listened to records endlessly whilst decorating the hall, and in particular "Apache"? And I broke my
collar bone playing football when Cleve Flotman late tackled me.? Oh, can Caroline Giltinan .? That about concludes my memory of 1968
Where some of us dorm prefects in Breakwell??? Or was that only after the 6 formers left after they finished HSC??? I have a faint memory of Ray Dart almost busting Grahame and me
for smoking whilst in a dagging hole in Breakwell.
Regards
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This chatter is very interesting. How do you remember all this?
Regards
?
?
Hello Alan Doyle; I had heard about your gammy leg but did not know you were now a wheelchairer. good on you for being so positive and continuing driving and being social etc.
Just to fill you (and anybody else who is interested). Dorm 7, starting from the left side looking in... K Furner, S. Aughey, A. Doyle, K. Broomfied, D. Evans. From the right side of the door...
G. Brain, J. Eyles, R. Elwin, B. McCormack, C. Semmler. Howard Briggs was prefect... you must remember the deep philosophical discussions about his never-ending supply of chicks and birds.
And yes JE.... I would bet that it was Alan Ruby who was prefect of Dorm 8 and in the corner dagging hole. Chris Davis, you might confirm this?? Some time ago I had Alan Ruby in my mind but for
some reason I dismissed him.
From: Alan Doyle via groups.io
Sent: Monday, June 15, 2020 10:08 PM
Subject: Re: [YAHS64] Couple of things
??????????????????? Yep, I am still in Deni, And doing fine really. A bit limited, but still drive and can get around town with a wheelchair hoist on the roof
????????????????????????????????????? I am lucky to have a good group of friends and we all catch up regularly, plus a son and 2 daughters who are really supportive.
?????????????????????????????????????????? Now, Dorm 7 - if you were across the room, then maybe Greg Brain was near you (??? ), with Barry McCormack a little
further down on your side. Also, I dont think there was more than 9 of us in the one dorm ???
?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Cheers.
On Monday, 15 June 2020, 09:44:36 pm AEST, John Eyles <john.eyles1@...> wrote:
Hi Alan,
?
Firstly, sorry to hear about the leg – that’s not good but hope you are otherwise OK. Are you still in Deniliquin?
?
Dorm 7 was closest to the Dining Room – and Alan Rub? I never thought of him – be interesting to see other reactions to that. Interesting about your thoughts
of Gardiner 5 &6…let’s see what others have to add – I for one certainly cannot remember…and I think I was in Dorm 7 as well – 2nd on right (I think). And OK on Alan Ruby…interesting – I know Howard was there somewhere
?
John
?
?
?????????????????????????????? To answer your Question regarding 1968 - ( I thought That'll be easy - Ha ) , I was in dorm 8 - or was it 7 ???
- the one closest to the dining room anyway !!!?? and slept near Kel and Dino ( so they can confirm ) . I suspect Alan Ruby may have been our prefect - but am open to corrections.
???????????????????????????????? Weren't there other 5th formers in dorms? 5 & 6 of Gardiner House ???
?????????????????????????????? I ran into a bit of trouble (not literally ) in 2016 and had my leg shortened again and ( to cut a long story
short ) (-sorry about the pun ) ended up in a wheelchair.So although I wont be able to make reunions, Its still good to hear how everyone is getting along.
????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Regards,
?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Doyley.
??????????????????????????????
On Monday, 15 June 2020, 05:57:52 pm AEST, John Eyles <john.eyles1@...> wrote:
Thanks Leonie – that’s great news – make sure to tell him to keep the exercise up no matter what
J and can you ask him whether he was there in 5th form and then if so – what dorm he was in and who the prefect was
if he can remember.
?
John
?
?
Hi all
?
Dave had his hip replacement op on 2/6/2020, came home on the 4/6/2020. Had had enough of hospital.? He is going great guns. Has his 1st proper rehab session
today. Bit sore now.
?
Glad to hear you are improving Chris.
?
Dave can’t tell you who the prefects were – not his dorm sorry.
?
Cheers
Dave & Leonie
?
?
?
?
?
Hi All - again, hope this finds you well and that Chris Davis and Dave Stott are all improving. They're the only ones I am aware of that have been on the sick list
recently.
I have sent out an email to see if our Riverina locals wanted to get together? somewhere around the 7th July and probably in Ariah Park. When I have a date and confirmation of venue I will put out another email in case any of you outside the area want to come
across. These get togethers are always a good fun day out.
Secondly, a bit of a heads up and a question for you all. As you may be aware, I have been on Col Semmler's back since 2014 to get him to write up some memoirs as his memory seems to be somewhat better than many - LOL. The Covid shutdown gave him the impetus
and he has been very diligent...some might say that Messrs Bladwell and Thompson would have been proud of him :0). Suffice to say that sometime between now and our next reunion in 2022 we should have something for you to read. I anticipate the end product
will be a collective effort and if you are interested in contributing your memories let me know as they too can be added in. So start winding back your memories 50 something years back and jot down some of your memorable moments. Things that come to mind are
your 1st year experiences, the streaking craze, out bush adventures, seances, dances, gala days, dorm raids, dining room raids, Muck up day etc. List could be endless. I have quite a few photos as well. I do not envisage a published tome but more something
to be printed and bound and left for you to reminisce and perhaps left with your descendants to read.
And finally, some questions - in 1968 who was the Mutch Dorm 8 prefect? We are pretty sure Howard Briggs was Dorm 7 and Mad Dog Davidson may have also had one of the three dagging holes out the back. And speaking of those two dorms - where was everyone else
as those two dorms would have housed a max of 20-24 and according to the 1968 class photo there were 42 of us so if you include Ken, Bill Sheridan, Phil Young and Bruce Adams who were Prefects that year that still leaves at least another dorm's worth somewhere.
So, if you can remember, can you let me know what Dorm you were in that year and the prefect.
John
|
I don’t know if 5 minutes will cut it. We all sound pretty crook
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To help your poor memory, Angus.... the 5th Form prefects were Ken Armstrong, Bill Sheridan, Phillip Young and Bruce Adams.... all in the photo on page 38 of 1968 Yanconian.
?
Can you remember the first name of Ray Dart’s daughter?
?
And you forgot to mention the purple fluorescent lights for the dances. Now that Mad Magazine has died, those posters could be worth money.
?
C.
?
From: Angus Cox
Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2020 5:18 PM
Subject: Re: [YAHS64] Couple of things
?
I'm with you John.? I can't even remember what house I was in in 1968 let alone who was the dorm prefect.? I do remember that I was on the social committee with Al Wetton and Kel
Furner (?) and Grahame Morris and others.?? Alan painted fabulous posters of Alfred E Neuman from the Mad magazine and Union Jacks? ( very sixties ) And we listened to records endlessly whilst decorating the hall, and in particular "Apache"? And I broke my
collar bone playing football when Cleve Flotman late tackled me.? Oh, can Caroline Giltinan .? That about concludes my memory of 1968
Where some of us dorm prefects in Breakwell??? Or was that only after the 6 formers left after they finished HSC??? I have a faint memory of Ray Dart almost busting Grahame and me
for smoking whilst in a dagging hole in Breakwell.
Regards
Angus Cox
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This chatter is very interesting. How do you remember all this?
Regards
?
?
Hello Alan Doyle; I had heard about your gammy leg but did not know you were now a wheelchairer. good on you for being so positive and continuing driving and being social etc.
Just to fill you (and anybody else who is interested). Dorm 7, starting from the left side looking in... K Furner, S. Aughey, A. Doyle, K. Broomfied, D. Evans. From the right side of the door...
G. Brain, J. Eyles, R. Elwin, B. McCormack, C. Semmler. Howard Briggs was prefect... you must remember the deep philosophical discussions about his never-ending supply of chicks and birds.
And yes JE.... I would bet that it was Alan Ruby who was prefect of Dorm 8 and in the corner dagging hole. Chris Davis, you might confirm this?? Some time ago I had Alan Ruby in my mind but for
some reason I dismissed him.
From: Alan Doyle via groups.io
Sent: Monday, June 15, 2020 10:08 PM
Subject: Re: [YAHS64] Couple of things
??????????????????? Yep, I am still in Deni, And doing fine really. A bit limited, but still drive and can get around town with a wheelchair hoist on the roof
????????????????????????????????????? I am lucky to have a good group of friends and we all catch up regularly, plus a son and 2 daughters who are really supportive.
?????????????????????????????????????????? Now, Dorm 7 - if you were across the room, then maybe Greg Brain was near you (??? ), with Barry McCormack a little
further down on your side. Also, I dont think there was more than 9 of us in the one dorm ???
?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Cheers.
On Monday, 15 June 2020, 09:44:36 pm AEST, John Eyles <john.eyles1@...> wrote:
Hi Alan,
?
Firstly, sorry to hear about the leg – that’s not good but hope you are otherwise OK. Are you still in Deniliquin?
?
Dorm 7 was closest to the Dining Room – and Alan Rub? I never thought of him – be interesting to see other reactions to that. Interesting about your thoughts
of Gardiner 5 &6…let’s see what others have to add – I for one certainly cannot remember…and I think I was in Dorm 7 as well – 2nd on right (I think). And OK on Alan Ruby…interesting – I know Howard was there somewhere
?
John
?
?
?????????????????????????????? To answer your Question regarding 1968 - ( I thought That'll be easy - Ha ) , I was in dorm 8 - or was it 7 ???
- the one closest to the dining room anyway !!!?? and slept near Kel and Dino ( so they can confirm ) . I suspect Alan Ruby may have been our prefect - but am open to corrections.
???????????????????????????????? Weren't there other 5th formers in dorms? 5 & 6 of Gardiner House ???
?????????????????????????????? I ran into a bit of trouble (not literally ) in 2016 and had my leg shortened again and ( to cut a long story
short ) (-sorry about the pun ) ended up in a wheelchair.So although I wont be able to make reunions, Its still good to hear how everyone is getting along.
????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Regards,
?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Doyley.
??????????????????????????????
On Monday, 15 June 2020, 05:57:52 pm AEST, John Eyles <john.eyles1@...> wrote:
Thanks Leonie – that’s great news – make sure to tell him to keep the exercise up no matter what
J and can you ask him whether he was there in 5th form and then if so – what dorm he was in and who the prefect was
if he can remember.
?
John
?
?
Hi all
?
Dave had his hip replacement op on 2/6/2020, came home on the 4/6/2020. Had had enough of hospital.? He is going great guns. Has his 1st proper rehab session
today. Bit sore now.
?
Glad to hear you are improving Chris.
?
Dave can’t tell you who the prefects were – not his dorm sorry.
?
Cheers
Dave & Leonie
?
?
?
?
?
Hi All - again, hope this finds you well and that Chris Davis and Dave Stott are all improving. They're the only ones I am aware of that have been on the sick list
recently.
I have sent out an email to see if our Riverina locals wanted to get together? somewhere around the 7th July and probably in Ariah Park. When I have a date and confirmation of venue I will put out another email in case any of you outside the area want to come
across. These get togethers are always a good fun day out.
Secondly, a bit of a heads up and a question for you all. As you may be aware, I have been on Col Semmler's back since 2014 to get him to write up some memoirs as his memory seems to be somewhat better than many - LOL. The Covid shutdown gave him the impetus
and he has been very diligent...some might say that Messrs Bladwell and Thompson would have been proud of him :0). Suffice to say that sometime between now and our next reunion in 2022 we should have something for you to read. I anticipate the end product
will be a collective effort and if you are interested in contributing your memories let me know as they too can be added in. So start winding back your memories 50 something years back and jot down some of your memorable moments. Things that come to mind are
your 1st year experiences, the streaking craze, out bush adventures, seances, dances, gala days, dorm raids, dining room raids, Muck up day etc. List could be endless. I have quite a few photos as well. I do not envisage a published tome but more something
to be printed and bound and left for you to reminisce and perhaps left with your descendants to read.
And finally, some questions - in 1968 who was the Mutch Dorm 8 prefect? We are pretty sure Howard Briggs was Dorm 7 and Mad Dog Davidson may have also had one of the three dagging holes out the back. And speaking of those two dorms - where was everyone else
as those two dorms would have housed a max of 20-24 and according to the 1968 class photo there were 42 of us so if you include Ken, Bill Sheridan, Phil Young and Bruce Adams who were Prefects that year that still leaves at least another dorm's worth somewhere.
So, if you can remember, can you let me know what Dorm you were in that year and the prefect.
John
|
To help your poor memory, Angus.... the 5th Form prefects were Ken
Armstrong, Bill Sheridan, Phillip Young and Bruce Adams.... all in the photo on
page 38 of 1968 Yanconian.
?
Can you remember the first name of Ray Dart’s daughter?
?
And you forgot to mention the purple fluorescent lights for the dances. Now
that Mad Magazine has died, those posters could be worth money.
?
C.
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Cox
Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2020 5:18 PM
Subject: Re: [YAHS64] Couple of things
?
I'm
with you John.? I can't even remember what house I was in in 1968 let alone
who was the dorm prefect.? I do remember that I was on the social committee
with Al Wetton and Kel Furner (?) and Grahame Morris and others.??
Alan painted fabulous posters of Alfred E Neuman from the Mad magazine and Union
Jacks? ( very sixties ) And we listened to records endlessly whilst
decorating the hall, and in particular "Apache"? And I broke my collar bone
playing football when Cleve Flotman late tackled me.? Oh, can Caroline
Giltinan .? That about concludes my memory of 1968
Where some of us dorm
prefects in Breakwell??? Or was that only after the 6 formers left after
they finished HSC??? I have a faint memory of Ray Dart almost busting
Grahame and me for smoking whilst in a dagging hole in
Breakwell.
Regards
Angus
Cox
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This chatter is
very interesting. How do you remember all this?
Regards
?
?
Hello Alan Doyle;
I had heard about your gammy leg but did not know you were now a wheelchairer.
good on you for being so positive and continuing driving and being social etc.
Just to fill you
(and anybody else who is interested). Dorm 7, starting from the left side
looking in... K Furner, S. Aughey, A. Doyle, K. Broomfied, D. Evans. From the
right side of the door... G. Brain, J. Eyles, R. Elwin, B. McCormack, C.
Semmler. Howard Briggs was prefect... you must remember the deep philosophical
discussions about his never-ending supply of chicks and birds.
And yes JE.... I
would bet that it was Alan Ruby who was prefect of Dorm 8 and in the corner
dagging hole. Chris Davis, you might confirm this?? Some time ago I had Alan
Ruby in my mind but for some reason I dismissed him.
From: Alan
Doyle via groups.io
Sent: Monday,
June 15, 2020 10:08 PM
Subject: Re:
[YAHS64] Couple of things
???????????????????
Yep, I am still in Deni, And doing fine really. A bit limited, but still drive
and can get around town with a wheelchair hoist on the roof
?????????????????????????????????????
I am lucky to have a good group of friends and we all catch up regularly, plus a
son and 2 daughters who are really supportive.
??????????????????????????????????????????
Now, Dorm 7 - if you were across the room, then maybe Greg Brain was near you
(??? ), with Barry McCormack a little further down on your side. Also, I dont
think there was more than 9 of us in the one dorm
???
??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Cheers.
On
Monday, 15 June 2020, 09:44:36 pm AEST, John Eyles
<john.eyles1@...> wrote:
Hi Alan,
?
Firstly, sorry to
hear about the leg – that’s not good but hope you are otherwise OK. Are you
still in Deniliquin?
?
Dorm 7 was closest
to the Dining Room – and Alan Rub? I never thought of him – be interesting to
see other reactions to that. Interesting about your thoughts of Gardiner 5
&6…let’s see what others have to add – I for one certainly cannot
remember…and I think I was in Dorm 7 as well – 2nd on right (I
think). And OK on Alan Ruby…interesting – I know Howard was there
somewhere
?
John
?
?
??????????????????????????????
To answer your Question regarding 1968 - ( I thought That'll be easy - Ha ) , I
was in dorm 8 - or was it 7 ??? - the one closest to the dining room anyway
!!!?? and slept near Kel and Dino ( so they can confirm ) . I suspect
Alan Ruby may have been our prefect - but am open to
corrections.
????????????????????????????????
Weren't there other 5th formers in dorms? 5 & 6 of Gardiner House
???
??????????????????????????????
I ran into a bit of trouble (not literally ) in 2016 and had my leg shortened
again and ( to cut a long story short ) (-sorry about the pun ) ended up in a
wheelchair.So although I wont be able to make reunions, Its still good to hear
how everyone is getting along.
?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Regards,
??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Doyley.
??????????????????????????????
On
Monday, 15 June 2020, 05:57:52 pm AEST, John Eyles
<john.eyles1@...> wrote:
Thanks Leonie – that’s great news – make
sure to tell him to keep the exercise up no matter what J and can you ask him whether he was
there in 5th form and then if so – what dorm he was in and who the
prefect was if he can remember.
?
John
?
?
Hi all
?
Dave had his hip replacement op on
2/6/2020, came home on the 4/6/2020. Had had enough of hospital.? He is
going great guns. Has his 1st proper rehab session today. Bit sore
now.
?
Glad to hear you are improving Chris.
?
Dave can’t tell you who the prefects
were – not his dorm sorry.
?
Cheers
Dave & Leonie
?
?
?
?
?
Hi All - again, hope this finds you well
and that Chris Davis and Dave Stott are all improving. They're the only ones I
am aware of that have been on the sick list recently.
I have sent out an
email to see if our Riverina locals wanted to get together? somewhere
around the 7th July and probably in Ariah Park. When I have a date and
confirmation of venue I will put out another email in case any of you outside
the area want to come across. These get togethers are always a good fun day
out.
Secondly, a bit of a heads up and a question for you all. As you may
be aware, I have been on Col Semmler's back since 2014 to get him to write up
some memoirs as his memory seems to be somewhat better than many - LOL. The
Covid shutdown gave him the impetus and he has been very diligent...some might
say that Messrs Bladwell and Thompson would have been proud of him :0). Suffice
to say that sometime between now and our next reunion in 2022 we should have
something for you to read. I anticipate the end product will be a collective
effort and if you are interested in contributing your memories let me know as
they too can be added in. So start winding back your memories 50 something years
back and jot down some of your memorable moments. Things that come to mind are
your 1st year experiences, the streaking craze, out bush adventures, seances,
dances, gala days, dorm raids, dining room raids, Muck up day etc. List could be
endless. I have quite a few photos as well. I do not envisage a published tome
but more something to be printed and bound and left for you to reminisce and
perhaps left with your descendants to read.
And finally, some questions -
in 1968 who was the Mutch Dorm 8 prefect? We are pretty sure Howard Briggs was
Dorm 7 and Mad Dog Davidson may have also had one of the three dagging holes out
the back. And speaking of those two dorms - where was everyone else as those two
dorms would have housed a max of 20-24 and according to the 1968 class photo
there were 42 of us so if you include Ken, Bill Sheridan, Phil Young and Bruce
Adams who were Prefects that year that still leaves at least another dorm's
worth somewhere. So, if you can remember, can you let me know what Dorm you were
in that year and the prefect.
John
|
I think the organ recital will have to be limited to 5 minutes per person
or there will be no time to discuss anything else.
?
C.
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Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2020 4:59 PM
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?
Hi
John,
?
I
might be interested in attending the Ariah Park lunch? ( retirement is so
sweet )? depending on the date.? I might be able to talk Catterson in
coming too.? Please let me know the date.? Hopefully there is a
motel/hotel in town as I would have no intention of driving home to
Camden.? It would be great to catch up with everyone again…..we could have
an "organ recital" where we all talk about our medical problems and compare our
PSA numbers? ( I'm seeing my urologist next week ) and cholesterol levels (
my GP just informed me mine was too high again)??
?
?
?
Regards
Angus
Cox
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From:
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Eyles
Sent: Tuesday, 16 June 2020 7:43 PM
To:
[email protected]
Subject: Re: [YAHS64] Couple of
things
?
That's great Dave - will most certainly keep everyone updated
- and Sorry Col - I knew you were coming - need to hear from Kel and the
Wagga/Coolamon guys I havent heard from. :0)
J
|
Hi Dave
Yes been through some of that. ?Catterson is my second opinion man as he has been through it all. In fact I’m playing golf with him tomorrow. I ?don’t believe I’m in the serious category. ?I’m definitely testing the red wine theory too
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Good luck with the PSA Angus, I went through that earlier this year.
Can give first hand info on biopsies, scans , radical prostatectomy…….etc.
Doesn’t red wine cure cholesterol?
Dave Sanderson
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Hi John,
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I might be interested in attending the Ariah Park lunch? ( retirement is so sweet )? depending on the date.? I might be able to talk
Catterson in coming too.? Please let me know the date.? Hopefully there is a motel/hotel in town as I would have no intention of driving home to Camden.? It would be great to catch up with everyone again…..we could have an "organ recital" where we all talk
about our medical problems and compare our PSA numbers? ( I'm seeing my urologist next week ) and cholesterol levels ( my GP just informed me mine was too high again)??
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Sent: Tuesday, 16 June 2020 7:43 PM
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That's great Dave - will most certainly keep everyone updated - and Sorry Col - I knew you were coming - need to hear from Kel and the Wagga/Coolamon guys I havent heard from. :0)
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Good luck with the PSA Angus, I went through that earlier this year. Can give first hand info on biopsies, scans , radical prostatectomy…….etc. Doesn’t red wine cure cholesterol? Dave Sanderson ?
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Subject: Re: [YAHS64] Couple of things? Hi John, ? I might be interested in attending the Ariah Park lunch? ( retirement is so sweet )? depending on the date.? I might be able to talk Catterson in coming too.? Please let me know the date.? Hopefully there is a motel/hotel in town as I would have no intention of driving home to Camden.? It would be great to catch up with everyone again…..we could have an "organ recital" where we all talk about our medical problems and compare our PSA numbers? ( I'm seeing my urologist next week ) and cholesterol levels ( my GP just informed me mine was too high again)?? ? ? ? Regards
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Subject: Re: [YAHS64] Couple of things ? That's great Dave - will most certainly keep everyone updated - and Sorry Col - I knew you were coming - need to hear from Kel and the Wagga/Coolamon guys I havent heard from. :0)
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I'm with you John.? I can't even remember what house I was in in 1968 let alone who was the dorm prefect.? I do remember that I was on the social committee with Al Wetton and Kel Furner
(?) and Grahame Morris and others.?? Alan painted fabulous posters of Alfred E Neuman from the Mad magazine and Union Jacks? ( very sixties ) And we listened to records endlessly whilst decorating the hall, and in particular "Apache"? And I broke my collar
bone playing football when Cleve Flotman late tackled me.? Oh, can Caroline Giltinan .? That about concludes my memory of 1968
Where some of us dorm prefects in Breakwell??? Or was that only after the 6 formers left after they finished HSC??? I have a faint memory of Ray Dart almost busting Grahame and me for
smoking whilst in a dagging hole in Breakwell.
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Sent: Tuesday, 16 June 2020 10:56 AM
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This chatter is very interesting. How do you remember all this?
Regards
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Hello Alan Doyle; I had heard about your gammy leg but did not know you were now a wheelchairer. good on you for being so positive and continuing driving and being social etc.
Just to fill you (and anybody else who is interested). Dorm 7, starting from the left side looking in... K Furner, S. Aughey, A. Doyle, K. Broomfied, D. Evans. From the right side of the door...
G. Brain, J. Eyles, R. Elwin, B. McCormack, C. Semmler. Howard Briggs was prefect... you must remember the deep philosophical discussions about his never-ending supply of chicks and birds.
And yes JE.... I would bet that it was Alan Ruby who was prefect of Dorm 8 and in the corner dagging hole. Chris Davis, you might confirm this?? Some time ago I had Alan Ruby in my mind but for
some reason I dismissed him.
From: Alan Doyle via groups.io
Sent: Monday, June 15, 2020 10:08 PM
Subject: Re: [YAHS64] Couple of things
??????????????????? Yep, I am still in Deni, And doing fine really. A bit limited, but still drive and can get around town with a wheelchair hoist on the roof
????????????????????????????????????? I am lucky to have a good group of friends and we all catch up regularly, plus a son and 2 daughters who are really supportive.
?????????????????????????????????????????? Now, Dorm 7 - if you were across the room, then maybe Greg Brain was near you (??? ), with Barry McCormack a little
further down on your side. Also, I dont think there was more than 9 of us in the one dorm ???
?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Cheers.
On Monday, 15 June 2020, 09:44:36 pm AEST, John Eyles <john.eyles1@...> wrote:
Hi Alan,
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Firstly, sorry to hear about the leg – that’s not good but hope you are otherwise OK. Are you still in Deniliquin?
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Dorm 7 was closest to the Dining Room – and Alan Rub? I never thought of him – be interesting to see other reactions to that. Interesting about your thoughts of
Gardiner 5 &6…let’s see what others have to add – I for one certainly cannot remember…and I think I was in Dorm 7 as well – 2nd on right (I think). And OK on Alan Ruby…interesting – I know Howard was there somewhere
?
John
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?????????????????????????????? To answer your Question regarding 1968 - ( I thought That'll be easy - Ha ) , I was in dorm 8 - or was it 7 ???
- the one closest to the dining room anyway !!!?? and slept near Kel and Dino ( so they can confirm ) . I suspect Alan Ruby may have been our prefect - but am open to corrections.
???????????????????????????????? Weren't there other 5th formers in dorms? 5 & 6 of Gardiner House ???
?????????????????????????????? I ran into a bit of trouble (not literally ) in 2016 and had my leg shortened again and ( to cut a long story short
) (-sorry about the pun ) ended up in a wheelchair.So although I wont be able to make reunions, Its still good to hear how everyone is getting along.
????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Regards,
?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Doyley.
??????????????????????????????
On Monday, 15 June 2020, 05:57:52 pm AEST, John Eyles <john.eyles1@...> wrote:
Thanks Leonie – that’s great news – make sure to tell him to keep the exercise up no matter what
J and can you ask him whether he was there in 5th form and then if so – what dorm he was in and who the prefect was if he
can remember.
?
John
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Hi all
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Dave had his hip replacement op on 2/6/2020, came home on the 4/6/2020. Had had enough of hospital.? He is going great guns. Has his 1st proper rehab session
today. Bit sore now.
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Glad to hear you are improving Chris.
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Dave can’t tell you who the prefects were – not his dorm sorry.
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Cheers
Dave & Leonie
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Hi All - again, hope this finds you well and that Chris Davis and Dave Stott are all improving. They're the only ones I am aware of that have been on the sick list
recently.
I have sent out an email to see if our Riverina locals wanted to get together? somewhere around the 7th July and probably in Ariah Park. When I have a date and confirmation of venue I will put out another email in case any of you outside the area want to come
across. These get togethers are always a good fun day out.
Secondly, a bit of a heads up and a question for you all. As you may be aware, I have been on Col Semmler's back since 2014 to get him to write up some memoirs as his memory seems to be somewhat better than many - LOL. The Covid shutdown gave him the impetus
and he has been very diligent...some might say that Messrs Bladwell and Thompson would have been proud of him :0). Suffice to say that sometime between now and our next reunion in 2022 we should have something for you to read. I anticipate the end product
will be a collective effort and if you are interested in contributing your memories let me know as they too can be added in. So start winding back your memories 50 something years back and jot down some of your memorable moments. Things that come to mind are
your 1st year experiences, the streaking craze, out bush adventures, seances, dances, gala days, dorm raids, dining room raids, Muck up day etc. List could be endless. I have quite a few photos as well. I do not envisage a published tome but more something
to be printed and bound and left for you to reminisce and perhaps left with your descendants to read.
And finally, some questions - in 1968 who was the Mutch Dorm 8 prefect? We are pretty sure Howard Briggs was Dorm 7 and Mad Dog Davidson may have also had one of the three dagging holes out the back. And speaking of those two dorms - where was everyone else
as those two dorms would have housed a max of 20-24 and according to the 1968 class photo there were 42 of us so if you include Ken, Bill Sheridan, Phil Young and Bruce Adams who were Prefects that year that still leaves at least another dorm's worth somewhere.
So, if you can remember, can you let me know what Dorm you were in that year and the prefect.
John
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Hi Angus - that'd be great and yes will keep you all updated. I can't recall Ariah Park having a motel - most likely the only accommodation would be the Pub but Chris would know more. There is a motel in Coolamon and of course in Temora - both within coo-ee and Wagga is only an hour.
As you say we can have an 'organ' recital - although I think some of us want to pick your respective brains regarding a couple of the 'memoir' bits. Anyway - all the best with Urologist and maybe a dietician might be the go to lower the Cholesterol - worked for me.
Will post more when I know
John
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Hi John,
?
I might be interested in attending the Ariah Park lunch? ( retirement is so sweet )? depending on the date.? I might be able to talk
Catterson in coming too.? Please let me know the date.? Hopefully there is a motel/hotel in town as I would have no intention of driving home to Camden.? It would be great to catch up with everyone again…..we could have an "organ recital" where we all talk
about our medical problems and compare our PSA numbers? ( I'm seeing my urologist next week ) and cholesterol levels ( my GP just informed me mine was too high again)??
?
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?
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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
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Sent: Tuesday, 16 June 2020 7:43 PM
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Subject: Re: [YAHS64] Couple of things
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That's great Dave - will most certainly keep everyone updated - and Sorry Col - I knew you were coming - need to hear from Kel and the Wagga/Coolamon guys I havent heard from. :0)
J
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Good Morning anyone who is interested. I have contacted Alan Ruby who says
he was not prefect of Dorm 8. He was downstairs Gardiner at pool end. He did say
that he spent a lot of time with Howard Briggs because they were the only two in
their year doing first level English and History, so that could explain why
those dorm 8 inmates saw enough of him to think he belonged to them. So the two
Chrises and twp Geoffs, David and Mark.... keep thinking.
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Colin
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Hello Chris Davey; I am hoping I can get to A Park and coincide it with a
visit to mother in Leeton. Her nursing home is still in partial lockdown. You
can visit for 1/2 if you make an appointment, don’t meet in her room and provide
a Dr letter to say you have had a flu shot.? Thanks for the almost?
thumbs up on Alan Ruby.
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It will be interesting to hear from those of us who have no health
problems!
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Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 7:44 PM
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Hi John
I wanted to wait until I had my visit with the Urologist to make sure my
prostate was behaving itself. Everything O K.
With regards the Ariah Park visit I have been in contact with the Pub and
they are fine for lunch on Wednesday Thursday and Friday, Tuesday not as
convenient and definitely not on Monday.
Cafe is fine for coffee before lunch at the Pub.
I have some dental work happening on 6th of July so would prefer our catch up
the 3rd or 4th week of July
Great to hear from everyone. I'm sure I was in Dorm 8 in 68 and I reckon I
was next to Geoff Allen. Alan Ruby rings a bell as dorm prefect.
Looking forward to seeing you in Ariah Park soon
Regards
Chris Davey
On 16/06/2020 5:48 pm, John Eyles wrote:
Hey
John,
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Good to hear from you again –
I saw you on the news the other night talking real estate J. OK on the hip and I am sure we all wish you well with
that too.
?
Ariah Park is only about an
hour from Wagga. Or if needs be I am sure I could find you a bed the night
before if you wanted J
?
Still to hear from the rest of
the locals – come on Bill, Doug, Don, Chris Davey (all important J ) Neil, Bags, Kel …anyway – you know who you are – get
back to me J
?
John
?
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Hello to all my
fellow Yanconians,
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Sorry I have not
been in touch but I have just been recovering from my 5th hip
replacement which has slowed me down.
My thoughts go
out to Alan Doyle, Chris Davis and others who have had more series health
issues.
I would like to
catch up with you all some time but Ariah Park is a long way from Albury to
travel.
I am presently
selling Real Estate in Albury.
Your regular e-
mails are always of interest.?
Regards,
John ‘Chook’
Fowler.
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Ah, the 4th year excursion. Maybe that was my initiation to
the barre- I did get a sway up. There were at least 3 of us- to fill the car
back to the ranch. There may have been more at the pub- better walkers.
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On Tue, 16 Jun 2020 at 2:41 pm, Col Semmler <chrissemmler3@...>
wrote:
Hello Alan...
yes, 1968 for Falls Creek. I have included that in memoir and can now add
your name to the list of fellow tourists. But it was a day trip, so you
would not have gone to the bar (in the drunk sense, not legal). Unless you
went on another snow trip that was overnight??? On our 1967 Snowy excursion,
we stayed a night or 2 in workmen’s quarters. If there was a pub nearby, I
did not go to it so can’t help you.
Sent:
Tuesday, June 16, 2020 1:45 PM
Subject:
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Alan Ruby
rang a bell for me too, but since it wasn’t the dinner bell, I scarcely
noticed it. I’m with Johnny.
I brought my
first form English diary along to a reunion once, that helps with some
memories.
I have a
recollection of a school trip to the snow, maybe 1968, Falls Creek? We were
housed in some kind of National Park dormitory accommodation, and after
dinner, when no doubt the teachers opened the bar, a few of us snuck out and
walked to a pub a couple of miles away. VB on tap, my first taste of beer. I
can still taste it.
Downhill from
there, a bottle of takeaway cream sherry, and a lift back to the facility,
giggling like a schoolkid all the way. Chundering against a tree.
On Tue, 16
Jun 2020 at 1:18 pm, Col Semmler <chrissemmler3@...>
wrote:
Yes, Chris,
agreed in full re Mark and Howard. Perhaps Mark, you should have grabbed
the chord and used it around his neck.? He could have passed off the
red welts as love bites from all his birds and
chicks.
And to
answer John’s question... how do we remember this stuff? ..... well John,
it was only 51 years ago that we did the HSC. As for me, I have an innate
ability to remember nonsense, and not the things that matter. It is good
that JE has “forced” me into this project as my memory for names of
people, places, music etc is evaporating at a worrying
pace.
Sent:
Tuesday, June 16, 2020 11:52 AM
Subject:
Re: [YAHS64] Couple of things
Hi Colin,
I think you
might be right about Alan Ruby. Mention of him rings a bell. Interesting
story by Mark Briggs regarding his brother. From that attitude I dont
think it matters that they are not on speaking
terms
Regards
Chris
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To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, 16
Jun, 2020 At 11:34 AM
Subject: Re: [YAHS64] Couple of
things
Hi Col,
I am sure you are correct as it
was (I think) in that dorm my wonderful Prefect brother
volunteered to punish one of my discretions with a
whipping using an electric light cord.
He could have left it to any other
prefect !!!
What an excellent chap. What a
pity he repeated that year to get a better HSC
score.
?
He has chosen not to communicate
since a massive family argument when our mother died, so I cannot
verify. I was the sole executor, and that put several noses out of
joint. But everything was done absolutely fairly so it goes to show
that? “no good deed goes unpunished”. Lol.
?
Cheers,
M
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From: Col Semmler
Sent:
Tuesday, 16 June 2020 8:57 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re:
[YAHS64] Couple of things
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Hello Alan Doyle; I had heard
about your gammy leg but did not know you were now a wheelchairer. good
on you for being so positive and continuing driving and being social
etc.
Just to fill you (and anybody else
who is interested). Dorm 7, starting from the left side looking in... K
Furner, S. Aughey, A. Doyle, K. Broomfied, D. Evans. From the right side
of the door...? G. Brain, J. Eyles, R. Elwin, B. McCormack, C.
Semmler. Howard Briggs was prefect... you must remember the deep
philosophical discussions about his never-ending supply of chicks and
birds.
And yes JE.... I would bet that it
was Alan Ruby who was prefect of Dorm 8 and in the corner dagging hole.
Chris Davis, you might confirm this?? Some time ago I had Alan Ruby in
my mind but for? some reason I dismissed him.
Sent:
Monday, June 15, 2020 10:08 PM
Subject:
Re: [YAHS64] Couple of things
???????????????????
Yep, I am still in Deni, And doing fine really. A bit limited, but still
drive and can get around town with a wheelchair hoist on the roof
?????????????????????????????????????
I am lucky to have a good group of friends and we all catch up
regularly, plus a son and 2 daughters who are really
supportive.
??????????????????????????????????????????
Now, Dorm 7 - if you were across the room, then maybe Greg Brain was
near you (??? ), with Barry McCormack a little? further down on
your side. Also, I dont think there was more than 9 of us in the one
dorm ???
??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Cheers.
On
Monday, 15 June 2020, 09:44:36 pm AEST, John Eyles <john.eyles1@...> wrote:
Hi
Alan,
?
Firstly,
sorry to hear about the leg – that’s not good but hope you are otherwise
OK. Are you still in Deniliquin?
?
Dorm 7 was
closest to the Dining Room – and Alan Rub? I never thought of him – be
interesting to see other reactions to that. Interesting about your
thoughts of? Gardiner 5 &6…let’s see what others have to add –
I for one certainly cannot remember…and I think I was in Dorm 7 as well
– 2nd on right (I think). And OK on Alan Ruby…interesting – I
know Howard was there somewhere
?
John
?
?
??????????????????????????????
To answer your Question regarding 1968 - ( I thought That'll be easy -
Ha ) , I was in dorm 8 - or was it 7 ???? - the one closest to the
dining room anyway !!!?? and slept near Kel and Dino ( so they
can confirm ) . I suspect Alan Ruby may have been our prefect - but am
open to corrections.
????????????????????????????????
Weren't there other 5th formers in dorms? 5 & 6 of Gardiner
House ???
??????????????????????????????
I ran into a bit of trouble (not literally ) in 2016 and had my leg
shortened again and ( to cut a long story short? ) (-sorry about
the pun ) ended up in a wheelchair.So although I wont be able to make
reunions, Its still good to hear how everyone is getting
along.
?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Regards,
??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Doyley.
??????????????????????????????
On
Monday, 15 June 2020, 05:57:52 pm AEST, John Eyles <john.eyles1@...> wrote:
Thanks Leonie – that’s great news – make
sure to tell him to keep the exercise up no matter what J and can you ask him whether he was there in
5th form and then if so – what dorm he was in and who the
prefect was if he? can remember.
?
John
?
?
Hi all
?
Dave had his hip replacement op on
2/6/2020, came home on the 4/6/2020. Had had enough of hospital.?
He is going great guns. Has his 1st proper rehab
session? today. Bit sore now.
?
Glad to hear you are improving Chris.
?
Dave can’t tell you who the prefects
were – not his dorm sorry.
?
Cheers
Dave & Leonie
?
?
?
?
?
Hi All - again, hope
this finds you well and that Chris Davis and Dave Stott are all
improving. They're the only ones I am aware of that have been on the
sick list? recently.
I have sent out an email to see if our
Riverina locals wanted to get together? somewhere around the 7th
July and probably in Ariah Park. When I have a date and confirmation of
venue I will put out another email in case any of you outside the area
want to come? across. These get togethers are always a good fun day
out.
Secondly, a bit of a heads up and a question for you all. As
you may be aware, I have been on Col Semmler's back since 2014 to get
him to write up some memoirs as his memory seems to be somewhat better
than many - LOL. The Covid shutdown gave him the impetus? and he
has been very diligent...some might say that Messrs Bladwell and
Thompson would have been proud of him :0). Suffice to say that sometime
between now and our next reunion in 2022 we should have something for
you to read. I anticipate the end product? will be a collective
effort and if you are interested in contributing your memories let me
know as they too can be added in. So start winding back your memories 50
something years back and jot down some of your memorable moments. Things
that come to mind are? your 1st year experiences, the streaking
craze, out bush adventures, seances, dances, gala days, dorm raids,
dining room raids, Muck up day etc. List could be endless. I have quite
a few photos as well. I do not envisage a published tome but more
something? to be printed and bound and left for you to reminisce
and perhaps left with your descendants to read.
And finally, some
questions - in 1968 who was the Mutch Dorm 8 prefect? We are pretty sure
Howard Briggs was Dorm 7 and Mad Dog Davidson may have also had one of
the three dagging holes out the back. And speaking of those two dorms -
where was everyone else? as those two dorms would have housed a max
of 20-24 and according to the 1968 class photo there were 42 of us so if
you include Ken, Bill Sheridan, Phil Young and Bruce Adams who were
Prefects that year that still leaves at least another dorm's worth
somewhere.? So, if you can remember, can you let me know what Dorm
you were in that year and the prefect.
John
????
?
|
Hi John
I wanted to wait until I had my visit with the Urologist to make
sure my prostate was behaving itself. Everything O K.
With regards the Ariah Park visit I have been in contact with the
Pub and they are fine for lunch on Wednesday Thursday and Friday,
Tuesday not as convenient and definitely not on Monday.
Cafe is fine for coffee before lunch at the Pub.
I have some dental work happening on 6th of July so would prefer
our catch up the 3rd or 4th week of July
Great to hear from everyone. I'm sure I was in Dorm 8 in 68 and I
reckon I was next to Geoff Allen. Alan Ruby rings a bell as dorm
prefect.
Looking forward to seeing you in Ariah Park soon
Regards
Chris Davey
On 16/06/2020 5:48 pm, John Eyles
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Hey John,
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Good to hear
from you again – I saw you on the news the other night
talking real estate J. OK on the hip and I am sure we all
wish you well with that too.
?
Ariah Park is
only about an hour from Wagga. Or if needs be I am sure I
could find you a bed the night before if you wanted J
?
Still to hear
from the rest of the locals – come on Bill, Doug, Don, Chris
Davey (all important J ) Neil, Bags, Kel …anyway – you know
who you are – get back to me J
?
John
?
?
Hello
to all my fellow Yanconians,
?
Sorry
I have not been in touch but I have just been recovering
from my 5th hip replacement which has slowed me
down.
My
thoughts go out to Alan Doyle, Chris Davis and others who
have had more series health issues.
I
would like to catch up with you all some time but Ariah Park
is a long way from Albury to travel.
I
am presently selling Real Estate in Albury.
Your
regular e- mails are always of interest. ?
Regards,
John
‘Chook’ Fowler.
?
?
?
Ah, the 4th year excursion. Maybe that
was my initiation to the barre- I did get a sway up. There
were at least 3 of us- to fill the car back to the ranch.
There may have been more at the pub- better walkers.?
?
Hello
Alan... yes, 1968 for Falls Creek. I have
included that in memoir and can now add your
name to the list of fellow tourists. But it
was a day trip, so you would not have gone to
the bar (in the drunk sense, not legal).
Unless you went on another snow trip that was
overnight??? On our 1967 Snowy excursion, we
stayed a night or 2 in workmen’s quarters. If
there was a pub nearby, I did not go to it so
can’t help you.
Sent:
Tuesday, June 16, 2020 1:45 PM
Subject:
Re: [YAHS64] Couple of things
Alan
Ruby rang a bell for me too, but since it
wasn’t the dinner bell, I scarcely noticed
it. I’m with Johnny.
I
brought my first form English diary along to
a reunion once, that helps with some
memories.
I have
a recollection of a school trip to the snow,
maybe 1968, Falls Creek? We were housed in
some kind of National Park dormitory
accommodation, and after dinner, when no
doubt the teachers opened the bar, a few of
us snuck out and walked to a pub a couple of
miles away. VB on tap, my first taste of
beer. I can still taste it.
Downhill
from there, a bottle of takeaway cream
sherry, and a lift back to the facility,
giggling like a schoolkid all the way.
Chundering against a tree.
Yes,
Chris, agreed in full re Mark
and Howard. Perhaps Mark, you
should have grabbed the chord
and used it around his neck.? He
could have passed off the red
welts as love bites from all his
birds and chicks.
And
to answer John’s question... how
do we remember this stuff? .....
well John, it was only 51 years
ago that we did the HSC. As for
me, I have an innate ability to
remember nonsense, and not the
things that matter. It is good
that JE has “forced” me into
this project as my memory for
names of people, places, music
etc is evaporating at a worrying
pace.
Sent:
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
11:52 AM
Subject:
Re: [YAHS64] Couple of
things
Hi
Colin,
I
think you might be right about
Alan Ruby. Mention of him
rings a bell. Interesting
story by Mark Briggs regarding
his brother. From that
attitude I dont think it
matters that they are not on
speaking terms
Regards Chris
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From: "Mark Briggs" <mdbriggs111@...>
To: "[email protected]"
<[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, 16 Jun, 2020
At 11:34 AM
Subject: Re: [YAHS64] Couple
of things
Hi Col,
I am sure you are correct as it was
(I think) in that dorm my
wonderful Prefect brother
volunteered
to punish one of my
discretions with a
whipping using an electric
light cord.
He could have left it to any other
prefect !!!
What an excellent chap. What a pity
he repeated that year to
get a better HSC score.
?
He has chosen not to communicate
since a massive family
argument when our mother
died, so I cannot verify.
I was the sole executor,
and that put several noses
out of joint. But
everything was done
absolutely fairly so it
goes to show that? “no
good deed goes
unpunished”. Lol.
?
Cheers,
M
?
?
?
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for Windows 10
?
From: Col
Semmler
Sent: Tuesday,
16 June 2020 8:57 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re:
[YAHS64] Couple of
things
?
Hello Alan Doyle; I had heard about
your gammy leg but
did not know you
were now a
wheelchairer. good
on you for being so
positive and
continuing driving
and being social
etc.
Just to fill you (and anybody else
who is interested).
Dorm 7, starting
from the left side
looking in... K
Furner, S. Aughey,
A. Doyle, K.
Broomfied, D. Evans.
From the right side
of the door...? G.
Brain, J. Eyles, R.
Elwin, B. McCormack,
C. Semmler. Howard
Briggs was
prefect... you must
remember the deep
philosophical
discussions about
his never-ending
supply of chicks and
birds.
And yes JE.... I would bet that it
was Alan Ruby who
was prefect of Dorm
8 and in the corner
dagging hole. Chris
Davis, you might
confirm this?? Some
time ago I had Alan
Ruby in my mind but
for? some reason I
dismissed him.
Sent:
Monday, June
15, 2020 10:08
PM
Subject:
Re: [YAHS64]
Couple of
things
???????????????????
Yep, I am still
in Deni, And
doing fine
really. A bit
limited, but
still drive and
can get around
town with a
wheelchair hoist
on the roof
?????????????????????????????????????
I am lucky to
have a good
group of friends
and we all catch
up regularly,
plus a son and 2
daughters who
are really
supportive.
??????????????????????????????????????????
Now, Dorm 7 - if
you were across
the room, then
maybe Greg Brain
was near you
(??? ), with
Barry McCormack
a little?
further down on
your side. Also,
I dont think
there was more
than 9 of us in
the one dorm ???
??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Cheers.
On
Monday, 15
June 2020,
09:44:36 pm
AEST, John
Eyles <john.eyles1@...> wrote:
Hi
Alan,
?
Firstly,
sorry to hear
about the leg
– that’s not
good but hope
you are
otherwise OK.
Are you still
in Deniliquin?
?
Dorm
7 was closest
to the Dining
Room – and
Alan Rub? I
never thought
of him – be
interesting to
see other
reactions to
that.
Interesting
about your
thoughts of?
Gardiner 5
&6…let’s
see what
others have to
add – I for
one certainly
cannot
remember…and I
think I was in
Dorm 7 as well
– 2nd
on right (I
think). And OK
on Alan
Ruby…interesting
– I know
Howard was
there
somewhere
?
John
?
?
??????????????????????????????
To answer your
Question
regarding 1968
- ( I thought
That'll be
easy - Ha ) ,
I was in dorm
8 - or was it
7 ???? - the
one closest to
the dining
room anyway
!!!?? and
slept near Kel
and Dino ( so
they can
confirm ) . I
suspect Alan
Ruby may have
been our
prefect - but
am open to
corrections.
????????????????????????????????
Weren't there
other 5th
formers in
dorms? 5 &
6 of Gardiner
House ???
??????????????????????????????
I ran into a
bit of trouble
(not literally
) in 2016 and
had my leg
shortened
again and ( to
cut a long
story short? )
(-sorry about
the pun )
ended up in a
wheelchair.So
although I
wont be able
to make
reunions, Its
still good to
hear how
everyone is
getting along.
?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Regards,
??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Doyley.
??????????????????????????????
On
Monday, 15
June 2020,
05:57:52 pm
AEST, John
Eyles <john.eyles1@...> wrote:
Thanks
Leonie –
that’s great
news – make
sure to tell
him to keep
the exercise
up no matter
what J
and can you
ask him
whether he was
there in 5th
form and then
if so – what
dorm he was in
and who the
prefect was if
he? can
remember.
?
John
?
?
Hi
all
?
Dave
had his hip
replacement op
on 2/6/2020,
came home on
the 4/6/2020.
Had had enough
of hospital.?
He is going
great guns.
Has his 1st
proper rehab
session?
today. Bit
sore now.
?
Glad
to hear you
are improving
Chris.
?
Dave
can’t tell you
who the
prefects were
– not his dorm
sorry.
?
Cheers
Dave
& Leonie
?
?
?
?
?
Hi
All - again,
hope this
finds you well
and that Chris
Davis and Dave
Stott are all
improving.
They're the
only ones I am
aware of that
have been on
the sick list?
recently.
I have sent
out an email
to see if our
Riverina
locals wanted
to get
together?
somewhere
around the 7th
July and
probably in
Ariah Park.
When I have a
date and
confirmation
of venue I
will put out
another email
in case any of
you outside
the area want
to come?
across. These
get togethers
are always a
good fun day
out.
Secondly, a
bit of a heads
up and a
question for
you all. As
you may be
aware, I have
been on Col
Semmler's back
since 2014 to
get him to
write up some
memoirs as his
memory seems
to be somewhat
better than
many - LOL.
The Covid
shutdown gave
him the
impetus? and
he has been
very
diligent...some
might say that
Messrs
Bladwell and
Thompson would
have been
proud of him
:0). Suffice
to say that
sometime
between now
and our next
reunion in
2022 we should
have something
for you to
read. I
anticipate the
end product?
will be a
collective
effort and if
you are
interested in
contributing
your memories
let me know as
they too can
be added in.
So start
winding back
your memories
50 something
years back and
jot down some
of your
memorable
moments.
Things that
come to mind
are? your 1st
year
experiences,
the streaking
craze, out
bush
adventures,
seances,
dances, gala
days, dorm
raids, dining
room raids,
Muck up day
etc. List
could be
endless. I
have quite a
few photos as
well. I do not
envisage a
published tome
but more
something? to
be printed and
bound and left
for you to
reminisce and
perhaps left
with your
descendants to
read.
And finally,
some questions
- in 1968 who
was the Mutch
Dorm 8
prefect? We
are pretty
sure Howard
Briggs was
Dorm 7 and Mad
Dog Davidson
may have also
had one of the
three dagging
holes out the
back. And
speaking of
those two
dorms - where
was everyone
else? as those
two dorms
would have
housed a max
of 20-24 and
according to
the 1968 class
photo there
were 42 of us
so if you
include Ken,
Bill Sheridan,
Phil Young and
Bruce Adams
who were
Prefects that
year that
still leaves
at least
another dorm's
worth
somewhere.?
So, if you can
remember, can
you let me
know what Dorm
you were in
that year and
the prefect.
John
????
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