Marist Brothers High School Darlinghurst
Blue & Blue
August, 2013
Gentlemen,
From the
pulpit of St. Patrick’s Church, Fr. Eugene Szondi delivered a profound,
passionate recount of his time at Darlo, having arrived in Australia as
a migrant and his recount then expanded on the history of the school and
ex-students.
The second
of the luncheons celebrating the Centenary of the OBU was simply another
outstanding success. The Waratah Room at the Rugby Club was vibrant with
laughter of so many, echoing through the halls of reminiscence.
The 1963 school captain,
Robert Brassil,
opened this historic OBU Centenary Luncheon, reflecting on the good
fortune of us all to attend MBHS Darlinghurst. His reflection on the
popularity of Br. Norman was also noted. In closing his speech, he made
a poignant reference, which so many of us identified with: the
sacrifices of his mother in sending him to Darlo. Well said, Bob.
Br.
Norman Hart
kindly responded with an impromptu speech. His reflections on past
students and former teachers gave considerable enjoyment and his
response was not without some philosophical suggestions for the
betterment of teaching generally. Nobody was given detention. Thereafter
followed an “open rostrum” where various men shared anecdotes of their
Darlo experiences. There were some absolute classics; so, so funny.
After
commenting on the luminaries and mentors who were available to us, I
quipped that my current mentor was Homer Simpson. Afterwards, a friend
came over with tears in his eyes, shuddering so much with laughter
advising that, when I made the quip, a voice behind him said, “I didn’t
know we had a Br. Homer”.
An
invitation was distributed regarding the OBU international Golf
initiative ~ The Chippendale Cup. There’s
only two places available in one of the teams for players still
remaining. If you’re a golfer, be quick. It begins on Friday 13th
September at Randwick Golf Course. To book a place, contact Jay
Robertson jrober42@optusnet.com.au
or phone 9744 8377; 0417 421 095.
Bill Halcro advises from
the 1950 B&B that the golfers mentioned include,
John Bolster, Des Donovan, Brian Kelly and Barry Power (State
Schoolboy Champion, 1950).
Donations for the golf initiative to assist disadvantaged children can
be credited to:
A/C Name: Kids 4 Kids Inc
A/C Number: 199919
BSB: 032159 Please
write “Golf” under the reference with your name.
Warren
Gray (LC’65)
advises that he’s now living in Washington DC, teaching golf to the
diplomatic punters and passes on his best to all, especially Br. Norman,
who was an adversary at Darlo but a golfing buddy from St Michaels,
where he most often ruled the roost, either with his smile or gruesome
tough demeanour. The more things change the more they stay the
same.
Kevin
Riolo (LC’54)
also sent apologies as he was off for an overseas holiday. Similarly,
Bob Jones (LC’63) and his wife were also heading o/seas for a break.
Graham
Jones (LC’63)
was unable to make the luncheon. Both he and his wife, Anne, were in
Paris babysitting their French grand-daughter and catching a bit of Tour
de France.
Tony
Morrissey (LC’65).
Sent his apologies for the luncheon also as he was taking his caravan up
to Uranga during the TAFE Holidays. “When it rains it pours. I started
TAFE doing only 12 hours and due to shortage of teachers,
I have been doing 24 hrs. so to keep my sanity I must get away. I have
sent a donation of $20 to the Secretary so have a cool one for me.”
Tony adds, “I went for a swim in the Malabar rock pool this morning. It
was great and the water was crystal clear”.
Mid-winter for an ocean swim ~ ahhhhh!
With so many apologies, one must wonder how there were still 60 plus who
confirmed attendance and, with last-minute inabilities, well over 50
attended. Des Donovan (LC’50) was one who trekked from far, coming from Noosa,
Qld. Des also brought some B&Bs for the OBU library, as did others.
With a recent passing of an Old Boy, a trove of B&Bs was thrown out. May
I ask those who feel that at some point they will be departing the terra
firma, to consider advising their family to contact the OBU regarding
any unwanted B&Bs or Darlo memorabilia please. For those who will be
refusing to depart, this of course, is not applicable.
Gerald Donovan (LC’58)
writes, “I'm
still involved with tennis in Eastern Suburbs even though I haven't
lived there for over thirty years” and sends his regards to all.
Fr.
John Anderson (LC’63)
sends his greetings to all from Iquitos, Peru, where he’s been for 20
years. Iquitos is on the banks of the Amazon, reached only by plane or
boat. It is an Apostolic Vicariate, i.e., mission territory, and not yet
a Diocese. Fr John is also chaplain to the Peruvian Army there. He
writes, “Should anyone from Darlinghurst ever be travelling in these
parts of the world, it would be great to see you.” Fr. John took a a
team of young people from several parishes in Iquitos to Brazil for
World Youth Day, which included 11 boys from Marist Pagewood.
Graeme
Cureton (LC’60)
advises that Fr John married Liz and himself at the MBHS Kogarah Chapel
some 37 years ago.
Vin Hallinan (LC’45),
brother of Fr. Denis and retired, decade-long member of the OBU
committee, also sends his apologies.
Paul Di Leo (LC’62) sends his regards to all from the sunny state.
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In Memoriam:
Vale Br
Fabian OH (Geoff Hynes)
passed away 24 June, 2013. A
separate tribute will be uploaded to the website shortly. A remembrance
is made for the other classmates who were also pharmacists, John Lee,
Laurie Macinante and Kevin Torpy, who all predeceased him.
R.I.P. Geoff
Vale John
Musgrave
passed away on 27 July, 2013, aged 82 years, lovingly remembered by
family members and friends.
R.I.P. John
R.I.P. Denis
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We’re most grateful to all those who did send in donations. Donations
are the only source of income for the OBU to cover costs. Please
consider doing so, if you haven’t already done so.
‘My apologies for the delay in publishing this rushed issue of the B&B
due to an encounter with a rare bug while in the Philippines. As overdue
as this issue of the B&B is, there’s still more to come. Pics and videos
of the luncheon will soon be uploaded to the website, which is also late
in being updated.
Good luck in the golf against Samoa for those playing.
Servo fidem,
Kym Derriman
President
*LC Year refers to those who sat the LC or HSC in that year and also to their classmates who left school in earlier years.
President, OBU
Kym Derriman
9311 3344
Vice-President
Mark Sinclair
95249760
Secretary/Treasurer
Bill Halcro
9661 7710
Marist Executive
Br. Paul Murphy
0449 640540
Social Media Portfolio Tim Martin
Sports Portfolio
Jay Robertson
Sub-Committee
Philip Hogan
Kyran O’Donnell
All mail to:
The Secretary,
MBHSD_OBU
20 Paterson St
Matraville 2036
eMail: darlo@6mins.com