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Hi All, Now we know when Gala Day is and therefore the date of the Friday night reunion we can start planning ours. I have confirmed with Bollo that the reunion is at the Soldiers Club in Leeton on Friday 15th March. So I rang the Hydro to make the booking only to be told that St Francis class of 74 have booked out the Hydro that weekend …although we could still do dinner there in the Dining Room on the Saturday night – we just won’t have accommodation there. Peter then suggested the Centre Motel which is at 22 Wade Ave for accommodation which is in walking distance of the Soldiers Club so I have rung them and put aside rooms in our name but Roly (owner) did say to get in quick. Phone numbers below. So…I think we could still aim for Hydro Saturday night for our dinner…in the dining room where we were in 2019 with most everyone staying at the Centre. The only other accommodation we have looked at is out at the Yanco Ag Institute where they have both motel style rooms and Bunkhouse accommodation…details below. Outside of that try the usual motels in town. The Centre at 22 Wade St have put aside rooms in either my name or YAHS 1964-69 Reunion…there are currently 9 Queen rooms and 11 twins. Contact Roly or Angel (daughter) on 02 69559221. The Ag Institute is on 02 69512611 or yai@.... We will get back to you regarding plans for the Beach Carnival/School tour, anything else for Saturday and breakfast Sunday. John & Pete
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FW: Yanco Ag. High School Old Students Email lists
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Hi All, Ray Ferguson rang this afternoon and asked me to forward his email to you. Please click the YAHS Alumni link and fill in the required bits…will only take a few minutes to do. They are doing one final push to get their database up to date. John From: Ray Ferguson [mailto:Office@...] Sent: Wednesday, 30 August 2023 16:08 To: 'john.eyles1@...' Subject: Yanco Ag. High School Old Students Email lists Hi John, Trust you are well and we will talk soon ? I am part of a group of Old Yanconians charged with the task of collecting email addresses to be used by both the Old Yanconians Union and the YAHS Foundation to improve communications from both of these groups. We would like to collect the email address of as many of your year group as possible, along with the email addresses of anyone one else who you may feel should be receiving these communications such as ex teachers or parents of students. To help with this matter could you please a) Fill out a form by clicking on the below link. This takes about 1 minute. YAHS Alumni Form b) Forward this email onto anyone of your contacts that attended or is associated with Yanco in any manner. We appreciate your support on this and look forward to hearing from you. The information gained by completing the form in the link then feeds back to a central data base for the OYU to collate. Kind Regards Ray Ferguson (1962 -67) rayferg@... 0412715900
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2024
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Hi All, We had a local catch-up over at Leeton on Friday. A great catch up but forgot to get some photos. Good attendance with John Rees, John Irwin, Chris Davis, Neil Crawford, Kel Furner, Don Dyce, Doug Williams, Col Smeeth, Bill Moncrief and me. We had a chat about our next local get together which we decided on 16th November over at Temora so chuck it in your diaries if you are in the area and want to join us. At least part of the day will be a visit to the Temora Aviation Museum but more on that closer to the day. We also had a chat about 2024 60 year reunion – yes, you read that correctly – next year marks 60 years since we fronted up to YAHS for our 1st Year and of course we celebrate that milestone with anyone who joined us along the way. You will be aware I put out an email earlier regarding accommodation and how the class of 74 from St Francis beat us to the punch at the Hydro. Anyway I booked in our Saturday night dinner get together at the Hydro and in the Dining Room where we were last time and I allocated some rooms at the Centre motel in walking distance to both the Hydro and the Soldiers Club. So…the itinerary at this stage is. We will aim for a school visit on Friday morning, BBQ lunch and trip to the Beach Carnival. Friday evening will be the OYU Reunion at the Soldiers Club and we will look to having a get together for partners at one of the local restaurants.. Saturday morning we thought that we should all head over to the Malthouse at Whitton for morning tea and lunch and then back to school for Gala Day. Then as mentioned, Saturday night dinner with partners will be at the Hydro. Sunday morning come join us for a brunch before heading home. Following is a list of people who have told me they are coming: John E Angus Mark & Debbie Briggs Graeme Foley John Fowler for Saturday only Neil Crawford John Catterson Kel Furner Dave Stott Col Semmler Rod Martin John Irwin Col Smeeth Don Dyce Bill Moncrief Chris Davis Doug Williams - Saturday night only Dave Sanderson & wife..both nights Neil Crawford Geoff Fox Chris Davis both nights John Hartnett & wife Al Wetten Graeme Foley - APOLOGY So, 23 plus 3 partners. If you are coming and I have missed you off the list, please get back to me. I think we had around 45 at the last one so hopefully some more of you might put up your hands – it would be great to catch up again as I suspect that the years are going to catch us up and we may not get too many back in 2029. All the best John E
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FW: Yanconians' Foundation Update - Peer Year Coordinators
Just received FYI John From: yanco - Online Community [mailto:sender@...] Sent: Thursday, 21 September 2023 13:15 To: John Eyles Subject: Yanconians' Foundation Update - Peer Year Coordinators 21st September 2023 Foundation Update Dear YAHS Peer Coordinators, As you may be aware the OYU Foundation has launched an appeal to raise $10,000. These funds will enable two senior students to receive a Citizenship Scholarship. This is a new initiative and one that we believe will have a lasting benefit not only for the recipients but also for the communities in which they will be working and living. Our world needs good citizens and YAHS is blessed to have had many pass through its gates, as well as, having some amazing young people who have already demonstrated outstanding citizenship qualities. These scholarships will acknowledge and benefit these students. To be brutally honest, thus far donations to the crowd funding appeal have been very slow. In fact, only 6 alumni members have contributed (and notably from only 5 peer groups – 1950, 1958,1959,1962 & 1969). So, we need your help! Can I therefore I please ask that you rally the members of your peer group to donate to this worthwhile appeal? I have also included (see below) some further information which is on our website but feel free to use all or some of it to communicate the worthiness of this appeal to your peer group members. I am also available should you require any further information and/or provide useful feedback regarding the Foundation and OYU activities. Email me on (yanconiansfoundation@...) Thank you for the time and effort that you put into ensuring that your peer group remain connected. Kind regards, Erin Draper Chair OYU/YAHS Old Yanconians' Foundation Engagement and Network Working Group Citizenship Scholarship Program Enhancing Citizenship through Education Welcome to our Citizenship Scholarship Crowd Funding Appeal. We believe that everyone deserves the chance to thrive and contribute to making a better school, nation and world around them. Our mission is to provide life-changing opportunities through education, enabling deserving individuals to secure their future and enriching the communities they call home. Join us in making a lasting impact by supporting our initiatives to grant citizenship scholarships. Scan the QR Code for the full details and scholarship program, criteria, intent and history of the Arthur Doubleday and Jean Hindmarsh Citizenship Scholarships Peer Year Competition Four Yanconians Jake Turner (2023 Boys' Captain), Ian Cameron (1936), Bill Draper (1938) and Alice Caldow (2023 Girls' Captain) over 75 years apart, cutting the centenary cake. The next 100 years will be more important than ever in equipping our students in this rapidly changing world.Show your Peer Year Pride Join the Peer Year Showdown and prove your year's spirit! It's not the amount - it's about the heart. From the legendary classes of Ian Cameron (1936) and Bill Draper (1938) to the dynamic 2023 Yanconians, were on the hunt for the year with the most donors stepping up! Check the real time race on the Crowd Funding page leader board at www.yanconiansfoundation.com.au Can't wait for updates? Stay tuned for our weekly highlights on our Facebook page Every single donation counts. No contribution is too small. Your generosity is our victory! Every donation is tax-deductible Stand tall, be proud, and let your Peer Year Shine! CLICK HERE TO DONATE This is a Yanconians internal email. You can assist with the growth of our Online Community by registering at https://yanconians.com.au Please click here to unsubscribe from these emails.
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2024 reunion
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Hi John I think I am suffering from a seniors moment. Can you please confirm that we are meeting at the Hydro on THURSDAY 14 MARCH for our 64-69 dinner and then the school reunion on Friday 15 march Thanks, Angus
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2024 Reunion
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Hi All, Happy New year and all that. Well who’d have thought that 60 years ago we were all little First Formers turning up for a life changing experience. To celebrate that hopefully many of us can catch up to relive those days on 15/16 March. So far I have…including me: Angus, Mark & Debbie, John Fowler (Sat only), Neil C, John Catterson, Kel Furner, Dave Stott, Col Semmler, Rod Martin, John Irwin, Col Smeeth, Don Dyce, Bill Moncrieff, Doug Williams (sat Night only), Dave Sanderson & wife both nights, Geoff Fox, Chris Davis, John Hartnett & wife, Al Wetten, Grahame Morris and Pete and Pauline Fraser, John & Jo Rees If Bo Jones taught me any maths that’s 28. Are there any more? Plan at this stage is if you are going to both Friday and Saturday nights…then Soldiers Club on the 15th (Beware the Ides of March J ) for the OYU Reunion as per usual and Saturday night at the Hydro. I will talk to Pete and John R in the coming weeks to finalise all that as we should be able to do a school visit on the Friday…hopefully morning tea, tour, lunch and Beach Carnival. Saturday will be usual recovery and Gala Day followed by our dinner at the Hydro on the Saturday night. Sunday we should be able to meet up again for breakfast and then head off on our respective ways. John
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Hi All, HNY. This will be the first of a couple of emails over the next few weeks. We are getting close now to the reunion weekend. Where did that 60 years go? J Hopefully you will have seen an email from the OYU regarding the dinner Friday night and how to go about booking. If you haven’t and wish to attend the Friday night then go here https://yanconians.com.au/?action=showreunion&category=dinner&code=&menuItem=OYU+Dinners+Bookings. Cost for that is $75.00. These are the details I have so far received from everyone who is coming to the Saturday night dinner at the Hydro are: Kel Furner, Dave Stott, Col Semmler, Rod Martin (both nights), John Irwin, Col Smeeth, Don Dyce, Bill Moncrieff & Joyce, Doug Williams (Sat night only), Dave Sanderson & wife (both nights), Geoff Fox, Chris Davis (2 night), John Hartnett & Lyn, Al Wetten, Grahame Morris & Bronwyn, John & Jo Rees, Chris Davey, Mark Briggs & Debbie and myself. Graham Foley is an apology and Neil Crawford can only attend Friday night. So, at this stage I have 25 for the Saturday night. Anymore or any changes to the above? Please get back to me as soon as you can. I am awaiting the Hydro to give me some options for dinner and when I have that I can let you all know. I have a meeting with the Principal – Marnie at the school on Tuesday 22nd Feb at 9.30. We hope to finalise plans for the Friday but hopefully it will be along the following lines. Meet up at School for morning tea. School tour (more recent changes) attend Beach Carnival and BBQ lunch. Then there’s the reunion dinner at the Soldiers Club in Leeton. I anticipate that partners will meet up via Jo & Pauline for a restaurant dinner somewhere in town. Saturday is Gala Day so another wander out to school and then meet up at the Hydro for drinks before dinner. Sunday we’ll try for a breakfast get together before getting on the road. John E
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Hi All, Well, it’s getting closer. So far I have 30 for the Saturday night dinner at the Hydro. Just waiting for them to send me the menu options. If anyone has any dietary issues please let me know as the dinner will be a set menu…probably alternating dishes like we did before plus dessert. I also got another email from the OYU reminding of the need to book on the Friday night. If you didn’t receive that and want to book then please reply and I will forward it on. Again, I will be over on the 22nd …next Thursday in fact to meet the Principal at the school to go through the Friday activities. As this might include a bus ride, you might let me know if you are able to make the Friday morning at School so we can get that bit underway. Oh and Happy Birthday to John Rees….FB tells me he has reached the 72 mark J - have a good day mate. And then finally, after that meeting next Thursday I will head to that coffee shop we locals went to last time opposite the Roxy…so if you are around come and join me. Or any of the Wagga blokes who want to accompany me please let me know…I have to be at the school at 9.30 so will leave here at 8am. John PS …here is my list…hopefully, I haven’t missed anyone again. J JE Angus Mark & Debbie John Fowler Saturday only Neil Crawford x Fri night only John Catterson Kel Dave Stott & Leonie both nights Col Semmler Rod Martin x 2 nights Col S & Robyn Don D Bill M & Joyce Doug Williams - Saturday night only Dave Sanderson & wife..both nights Geoff Fox Chris Davis x 2 nights John Hartnett & wife Al Wetten Grahame Morris John Rees & Jo Chris Davey Neil Crawford - Friday night only Greg Brain Paul McMahon - Sat night only. Graeme Foley - Apology John I - Apology
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60th anniversary plans
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Hi All, Just home from a most enjoyable day over at both the school and Leeton. Don accompanied me over to a meeting with the new YAHS Principal, Marni Milne and Pete Fraser who had had set this up for us. What a lovely lady. We were then offered morning tea in the dining room which around 10.30 filled briefly with young Yanconians. Nothing was too much for Marni as far as being hosts to us on Friday 15th March. To help with their catering etc. could you please email/phone me to let me know if you intend coming…thanks. The plan is to meet at the school at 10.30 Friday where there will be morning tea provided for us – most likely in the room we all knew as the Reading Room in McCaughey. That will be followed by a tour of the school at around 11am At 12 noon they will provide a bus to take us down to watch some of the Beach Carnival and where we will also have lunch. They will then bus us back to school and we can head off to our respective accommodation in readiness for Friday night at the Soldiers Memorial Club. Don’t forget that you have to book for this event online. Please go here to complete the booking https://yanconians.com.au/#oyudinnersbookings Jo Rees has also booked a table at Bienventu – an Italian restaurant just over the rise on the left hand side of the main street for partners….for around 6.30-7pm Gala Day kicks off at 9am Saturday morning so anyone interested can head out and wander around school for a few hours to relive old memories and make new ones. Our get together dinner kicks off 6.30 for 7pm Saturday evening in the dining room at the Hydro. Cost is $50 per head payable on the night. This is a two course meal consisting of medium Filet Mignon or Chicken Roulade with veggies followed either cheesecake or sticky date pudding. And we will try for a breakfast catch up on Sunday morning but will advise. If you have any dietary needs for Saturday night please email me back so I can pass it on. Besides myself I have details of the following: Angus Mark & Debbie Briggs John Fowler Saturday only John Catterson Kel Furner Dave Stott & Leonie both nights Col Semmler Rod Martin x 2 nights Col Smeeth & Robyn Don Dyce Bill Moncrieff & Joyce Doug Williams - Saturday night only Dave Sanderson both nights Geoff Fox Chris Davis 2 nights John Hartnett & Lyn Al Wetten Grahame Morris John Rees & Jo Chris Davey Neil Crawford - Friday night only Greg Brain Paul McMahon - Sat night only. Graeme Foley - apology John Irwin - apology Lee Sanderson – apology John 0439644946
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OYU Reunion Dinner Friday 15th March
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Hi All, Here’s the menu Flyer and order of events for the night. We now have 18 booked in – as confirmed by Ian Harris…so just a few more to go J. Also as you can see Angus is doing the toast to the school. Shaping up to be a great night. And just a reminder that if you haven’t told me you are coming to school for morning tea Friday – please let me know. I have so far :- JE Rod Martin Col & Robyn Smeeth Don & Sally Dyce Dave & Leonie Stott Dave Sanderson John
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Reunion update
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Hi All, Only nine more days to go. Unfortunately we have had a couple of sudden apologies. Col & Robyn Smeeth and Mark and Debbie Briggs have had to pull out due to medical issues and I am sure you will join me in wishing them well and a speedy recovery. So, for Friday morning that just leaves us with Rod Martin, Don & Sally Dyce, Dave & Leonie Stott, Dave Sanderson, Neil Crawford and myself. Total of 8. If you think you may make it please get back to me. For our Saturday Dinner at the Hydro I have the following Angus Cox, John Fowler, John Catterson, Kel Furner , Dave & Leonie Stott, Col Semmler, Rod Martin, Don Dyce & Sally, Bill Moncrieff & Joyce, Doug Williams, Dave Sanderson, Geoff Fox, Chris Davis, John & Lyn Hartnett, Al Wetten, Grahame Morris, John & Jo Rees, Chris Davey, Greg Brain, Paul McMahon and myself. Total – 26 I also have apologies now from Graeme Foley , John Irwin, Lee Sanderson, Steve Aughey, Col & Robyn Smeeth and Mark & Debbie Briggs. So looking forward to catching up again with you all and I am sure we can raise a glass to those who haven’t been able to join us…and please, remind me to take some photos! John
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Hi All, Thanks to all those who have got back to me, especially regarding Friday at the school. If you are still contemplating coming please let me know by Monday as I need to ring Marnie (Principal) to advise of our numbers. At this stage there are 12 of us going to the school on Friday morning. That will kick off at 10.30 for morning tea followed by a tour of the school and the off to the Beach Carnival where we will be catered for lunch. The school will also bus us down and back. There is no charge for Friday. And as you are now aware, bookings have closed for Friday OYU reunion at the RSL. As to our get together on Saturday night, I will also be ringing Rose at the Hydro to confirm numbers on Monday so if there are any changes or additions please let me know before then. Friday night partners dinner will be at the Italian restaurant – Benvenuti at 18a Pine Ave. Jo Rees has booked a table for 6.30 for 7pm. My lists of RSVPs follow: Friday morning – JE, Rod M Don & Sally, Dave & Leonie, Dave Sanderson, Neil Crawford, Geoff Fox, Bill Moncrieff, Peter & Pauline Saturday night - JE , Angus, John Fowler, John Catterson, Kel , Dave & Leonie Stott, Col Semmler, Rod Martin, Don & Sally Dyce, Bill & Joyce Moncrieff, Doug Williams, Dave Sanderson, Geoff Fox, Chris Davis, John & Lyn Hartnett, Al Wetten, Grahame Morris, John & Jo Rees, Chris Davey, Greg Brain and Paul McMahon. Again, if I have missed you or you are now able to be there please let me know before Monday 2pm All the best and looking forward to seeing you all. John
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Reunion plans
Hi All, Just an update on plans. Friday - meet at the school 10 for 10.30 – morning tea followed by a quick walking tour if we can then fit it in. About 11.15 ish we will hop n the school bus and head off to the Beach Carnival at Middle Beach. The march past is at 12 noon and we have again been invited to join our old house once the march has been completed. We will then have lunch. After lunch will be both a bus tour and or walking tour if we missed it in the morning. 6.30 for 7 is the OYU reunion dinner. Likewise partner’s dinner at Benvenuti at 18a Pine Ave Saturday is Gala Day and then Saturday night our dinner is at 6.30 for 7…hopefully bar will be open before then Sunday…brekky TBA but possibly at Stir…and then home. Looking forward to seeing you all John
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Test Message
This is a Test Message to see if Angus receives it. Others please ignore John
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Hi All, What a great weekend. Started off at School on Friday for morning tea, then a McCaughey walking tour then on the bus and around the school and then down to the Middle Beach for the Beach carnival and lunch and following the Ironman race we returned to school for a walking tour. Many thanks to the YAHS staff who hosted us and made us feel special. Friday night for the OYU Dinner - a great night and good to catch up with some of our older peers. Saturday we had a leisurely coffee catch up and then out to School for Gala Day. Lots of nostalgic walks around the school. The Graffiti in the feed shed adjacent to the silos is still there and viewed some very old names up on the rafters. That's about all that's left now of the farm from our day and I don't think the silos are filled with pea trash anymore . Mid-afternoon it was back to town to get ready for our dinner at the Hydro. A good roll up and a most enjoyable evening that finished for some of us around 11pm. I hope Col Semmler had his pencil in hand jotting down some of the reminisces to add to our memoirs. A most enjoyable round of speeches and reminisces. I believe a couple of others (no names) might have batted on until the wee small hours. Sunday morning we again all met up at Stir (coffee) for breakfast and last farewells. Hopefully everyone had a safe trip back. We did officially agree to doing the 65th in 2029 but there were some later suggestions going around about having something in three years so watch this space. Had apologies from Graeme Foley, John Irwin, Steve Aughey, Col Smeeth, Mark Briggs, Adrian Varcoe, Keith Broomfield. Otherwise between the two events and besides myself, we had Angus, John Fowler, John Catterson, Kel Furner, Dave Stott, Col Semmler, Rod Martin, Don Dyce, Bill Moncrieff, Doug Williams, Dave Sanderson, Geoff Fox, Chris Davis, John Hartnett, Al Wetten, Grahame Morris, John Rees, Chris Davey, Neil Crawford, Greg Brain, Paul McMahon and Pete Fraser. Total of 23…so not too bad and would have been 30 if all the apologies had made it so I think we did pretty well. All the photos sent to me and what I took can now be viewed here /g/YAHS64/album?id=293821 . Note that you will most likely need to login to view. For those not on my main mailing list, please email me and I can send you an invite to join. Otherwise the photos are also up on our Facebook page and if you aren’t a member and wish to be then please request to join as it is a private group. YAHS 1964-1969. John
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Another Test message
Hi all – Test message for Angus to see if he is back on the list. John
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Hi All, I thought I should write and thank the school on everyone’s behalf for their hospitality. John From: Marni Milne [mailto:Marni.Milne3@...] Sent: Friday, 22 March 2024 11:41 To: john.eyles1@... Subject: Re: 1964-1969 Old Yanconian school visit Hi John. Thank you for your email and for visiting our school last week. I am glad to hear you had a good time and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Kind Regards, Marni Marni Milne Principal Yanco Agricultural High School 02 6951 1500 0418 249 638 marni.milne3@... https://yancoag-h.schools.nsw.gov.au Yanco Agricultural High School, 259 Euroley Road, Yanco, NSW, 2703 From: Yanco Agricultural High School <yancoag-h.school@...> Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 9:11 AM To: Marni Milne <Marni.Milne3@...> Subject: Fw: 1964-1969 Old Yanconian school visit From: John Eyles <john.eyles1@...> Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 5:16 PM To: Yanco Agricultural High School <yancoag-h.school@...> Subject: 1964-1969 Old Yanconian school visit You don't often get email from john.eyles1@.... Learn why this is important [External Email] This email was sent from outside the NSW Department of Education. Be cautious, particularly with links and attachments. To Marnie and all your staff that helped out last Friday with our 60 year get together, A very big thank you to you all for making us feel so welcome with nothing too hard. From our first meeting in February, our morning tea on Friday through to tours and visiting the Beach carnival you made us all feel very special. So, thank you once again for your wonderful hospitality and we hope there will be a few of us around to do the same thing in 2029. John Eyles *** This message is intended for the addressee named and may contain privileged information or confidential information or both. If you are not the intended recipient please notify the sender and delete the message. ***
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Strange email supposedly from Mark Briggs
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Hi All, Hope this finds you all well. This morning I received a strange email from Mark. It suggested an email exchange between us as it said Mark had laryngitis and the flu. I have seen these scams before so I rang him and sure enough he doesnt have any flu symtoms and could speak :0) and he didnt send the email. I also got one from Keith Broomfield an hour or so later asking whether I knew what was going on and indicating he too had received the same email. I have suggested to Mark to reset his passowrd on his email account and set up two factor login. So if you receive something like the above - just delete. Mark also suggested what a few of us were thinking anyway and that was to look at say two year reunions instead of the current five year ones - we may look at something for 2026. And for the riverina locals I will be looking to have a local get together in October some time and will email that out toward the end of September. Gee, the damn year is getting away on us :0) John E.
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Hi All, Hope this finds you well. If you have been following FB you will have seen lots of the below email. I won’t be going but feel free to go. I do hope to get another local get together going in October and hopefully in Temora but more on that later. All the best John E From: Jim Geltch [mailto:bidgeefoods@...] Sent: Thursday, 5 September 2024 18:47 To: Jim Geltch ; Ian Harris Subject: FW: GRAND FINAL LUNCH - Announcing the Third Panellist (Bookings Close in 2 Weeks) Hello to all the 60’ decade peer year coordinators. Firstly I would like to thank all ten of you for offering to act as peer year coordinators for your respective starting year cohorts. We only have two weeks before bookings close for the NRL Grand Final luncheon to be held at the Wagga Rules Club on 27th September. A great opportunity to catch up with some of your mates from 55-65 years ago while listening to three outstanding Yanconians who excelled in each of three of the major winter sports in Australia. The Foundation would appreciate it if you were able to push out this opportunity over the next week to try and muster up final numbers to ensure the day is a great success. Regards Jim Geltch PO Box 586 Moama NSW 2731 Mob: +61412696076 Email: bidgeefoods@... From: yanco_nsw@... <yanco_nsw@...> Sent: Tuesday, 3 September 2024 12:52 PM To: Jim Geltch <bidgeefoods@...> Subject: GRAND FINAL LUNCH - Announcing the Third Panellist (Bookings Close in 2 Weeks) To view this email in your browser or download as a pdf click here We invite the YAHS Community: alumni, staff and parents, friends of Yanco Ag and Riverina Compendium businesses to a special event. The Yanconians' FoundationGRAND FINAL LUNCH Rules Club, Wagga Wagga Friday, 27th September 2024 11.30am for 12.00pm finishing 3.30pm Cost $100 per person or Corporate Tables (8 people) $700 ORGANISE A TABLE WITH COLLEAGUES FROM WORK AND INVITE YOUR VALUED CLIENTS Partners are most welcome to attend BUY TICKETS Our NRL, AFL and Wallabies Panellists David Barnhill (1981-1987) Dave attended Yanco from 1981-86. In 1987, he moved to Canberra and made 41 top-grade appearances for the Raiders from 1989, including two grand finals. He then moved to St George, playing 112 games over five seasons. Dave concluded his NRL career with the Roosters, making 58 appearances, bringing his NRL first-grade game total to 211. He finished his career in the UK Super League with Leeds, playing 33 games. Overall, Dave participated in five first-grade grand finals (four consecutively), attaining one victory with Canberra in 1990. Dave became part of State of Origin folklore during the 1995 series when he went blow-for-blow with Billy Moore, endearing himself to Blues fans forever. He appeared for NSW 9 times and represented Ireland at the 2000 Rugby League World Cup Peter Green (1987-1992) Peter stands out as one of the few Yanconians to have participated in three University Shield finals, achieving victories in both 1990 and 1992. A naturally gifted athlete, Peter excelled in all sports during his time at Yanco and made history as the school's first-ever AFL player. At the end of 1992, he joined the Sydney Swans, but a knee injury forced him to miss the entire 1993 season. In 1994, Peter entered the AFL draft and was selected by Carlton as the 35th pick, though he only played one game for the senior team. The following year, he moved to Central Districts in the SAFL, where he spent three seasons competing in the top grade.. Jim Douglas (1952-1956) Jim was born in Sydney and attended Yanco Ag for five years and School Captain in his final year. Upon leaving school he won a scholarship with the Rosella Co. and undertook a two-year course at Hawkesbury Agricultural College. Jim then moved to Melbourne and eventually linked up with the Melbourne Club in the Rugby Victoria's Premier Club Competition. In 1961 he debuted for Victoria and the following year ran out for his state against the All Blacks. Jim was then invited to the Wallaby trials for the return tour to New Zealand. In a series of dour struggles across a week of matches, Jim
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