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The Otago Boys' High School Foundation
PO Box 11,
Dunedin, New Zealand
Tel +64 3 477 2546
Fax +64 3 477 5468
Registrations for 2013 sesquicentennial
* Interest in the school’s 150th celebrations continues to be strong with registrations rolling in each week.
The dates in question are Thursday 1st August to Sunday 4th August 2013. Several venues have been booked for the various events and details about travel and accommodation packages will be released by the end of the year.
If you wish to note your interest in being involved, please do so through an email to the Foundation (info@obhsfoundation.co.nz) or a telephone call (+64 3/4778977), the message to include your full name and years of attendance.
A refundable registration fee of $100 is being levied to assist with some of the costs associated in setting up what is officially known as a sesquicentennial.
The Hilarious Hypnotist
* The Hilarious Hypnotist (Dave Upfold, direct from South Africa) will be playing in Dunedin for two nights only (March 24th & 25th) on behalf of the school’s Parents’ Association and the Foundation can certainly vouch for its entertainment value, having enjoyed Dave’s company in 2006.
Many of those there on those two evenings will be back again this time around, especially those who enjoyed seeing their friends – as willing participants – give birth, act as secret agents or fail to lift a 2 kg chair from the floor with three others helping!
The two Otago Boys’ shows are the only performances Dave will have in the city.
The Parents’ Association does a marvelous job on behalf of the school with its fund raising efforts and I would urge you to support this project.
Tickets – at $20 each – are on sale now at the school office (03/4775527) or through www.ticketdirect.co.nz. The auditorium only holds 450 so tickets are limited.
Foundation members
* Since the February newsletter, the following Old Boys and connections with the school have made pledges or donations and have been registered as Members of the Foundation –
Free Speights!
* Emeritus Professor John Mackie (1924-28), the founder and former head of the University of Otago’s School of Surveying, has featured in the last two university alumni magazines.
In the next newsletter, the Foundation will reproduce an interview with John but here, with the permission of the magazine’ editor, we print a specific recollection of his days at university in the 1930s.
“Capping time was always popular with the miners, mainly because Speight’s Brewery was then open for free beer. The trouble was you had to go drink the ale there and couldn’t take any away.
“For this reason, one year we decided to make our own brew. The necessary hops, yeast, etc. were bought out of a joint fund of 30 shillings ($3), and an empty whiskey cask obtained through the good offices of the Bowling Green Hotel. We also gathered together a few clean four-gallon petrol cans converted to buckets.
“The brew was mixed with water in the buckets and brought to the correct temperature in the assay furnaces in the upper basement of the Mining School whence it was carried up the stairs to the attic and poured into the cleaned whiskey cask. Nobody ever went up there because all it contained was dust and an assortment of junk. The cask remained there, cool and quiet, for 10 days or so while its contents worked away at making 40 gallons of beer.
“Inevitably, the faint but heady fumes percolated down through the school, prompting Professor Park, the Dean, to comment, when he came in one morning, on the brewery-like atmosphere. In due course the brew, looking good, was cleared with isinglass and bottled in the school over a long night.
“The time was drawn out because we were short of crown-stopper bottles and had to make up with champagne bottles from some wealthy Dunedinites’ pile of empties. It took quite some time to master the technique of getting the corks in and wiring them into place. Each bottle was fortified with a small teaspoonful of sugar and a raisin, and all of them, about 160, were stored among the building rubble in the lower basement to mature.
“Every now and then one would explode during lectures and Herb Black, our lecturer who was slightly deaf and suspected the school foundations in the Water of Leith were unsound, would appear a bit shaken.
“With so much beer lying about it’s a wonder the stock wasn’t quickly depleted. But no, with great willpower we miners retained the cache intact for another fortnight. However, the great day of first tasting eventually arrived at a miners’ meeting in the assay room. The president of our association produced a bottle and one of Herb’s clean glass beakers into which he poured the first of the beer.
“It looked good, smelled good and had a good ‘head’. Toasting the brew, he took a good swig. A curious look came over his face; he put down the beaker and went into the locker room next door. On his return he had one of the malt bottles we’d bought. ‘I ruddy well thought so,’ he exclaimed, looking at the label, ‘malt and cod-liver oil!!’
“Consternation all round for a bit. But no, all was not lost. Although the brew tasted slightly fishy on the first mouthful, the taint was hardly noticeable afterwards. In fact, some wag commented that it was probably medicinally very healthy. It certainly was an excellent brew otherwise, and we made a profit by selling half of it to the dentals for nine pence (8c) a bottle!”
Congratulations
* Following the announcement of Colonel Brendan Fraher (1965-70) and Steve Wilson (1968-71) receiving the MNZM (Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit) in the New Year’s Honours list – these details published in the January and February newsletters respectively – comes news of a third Old Boy to be honoured.
Glenn Cockburn (1969-73) has been awarded the QSM for services to the New Zealand Fire Service, and it may well be the first time three alumni have been recognised in the same awards.
After leaving school Glenn served with the New Zealand Army, being posted to both Waiouru and Burnham before leaving in 1979. He was then employed by St John as an Ambulance Officer.
Glenn progressed through to gain qualification as an Advanced Paramedic and is currently the District Manager of St John on the West Coast. He received the award of Serving Officer to St John in 2000 and was elevated to Serving Officer in 2005 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to St John, both volunteer and paid.
Special recognition was paid to Glenn’s role as winch operator/medic for the Canterbury Westpac Rescue Helicopter Squad since its inception, (he currently crews the Solid Energy Rescue Helicopter on the West Coast) and his part in setting up the St John Peer Support scheme for Canterbury. Glenn says he particularly enjoys these varied aspects of St John, and the challenges the air rescues can present.
Through all of this time he has been a key member of the Rolleston Volunteer Fire Brigade, which he joined in 1981. He was appointed Chief Fire Officer in 1982 and has steered the Brigade through tremendous change since then, seeing it grow from a small rural station with approximately 40 calls a year to a multi functional resource responding to over 450 calls yearly.
He says highlights of his time with Rolleston have included seeing women as an accepted part of fire crews nationally, to Rolleston and now many other brigades having a co-responding role with St John. He was awarded the Fire Service Gold Star in 2000.
Glenn has also spent 15 years on the Rolleston Reserve Management Committee, a decade as Chairman. He is also a director of the Emergency Services Credit Union, and for many years was its chairman.
He is also responsible for a court community service scheme which sees young offenders in the Rolleston area guided by him through their sentence.
Just busy enough, Glenn also spends time with his four grandchildren.
* Sydney-based Alister Robinson (1960-65) was one of three University of Otago graduates recently awarded an Otago Medal for Outstanding Alumni Service.
The University of Otago magazine reports that Alister has maintained long-standing links with the Otago Graduates’ Association and currently serves as an enthusiastic volunteer for the Sydney Alumni Chapter.
‘He has always been forthcoming with support and advice and has assisted with the organisation of a number of events for alumni, including the pre-Bledisloe Cup gatherings. He, too, works tirelessly to support and encourage links among Otago alumni living in Sydney’, the magazine notes.
Alister is a Friend of the Foundation.
Annual Foundation golf tournament
* The Foundation is delighted to welcome Dunedin City Mazda as its new naming rights’ sponsor.
Mazda in Dunedin has undergone some transition in recent years and is again in the hands of a long-standing institution. We acknowledge the support the Foundation will receive from Robert Bain, Fraser McGrouther and the Dunedin City Mazda team for this year’s tournament – to be played at St Clair on Friday 20th March.
All 18 holes have again been sponsored and the field currently stands at 100 – so there are still some playing places available - for teams of four and individual players. If you wish to be involved, please contact the Foundation office (info@obhsfoundation.co.nz, 03/4778977).
Playing fees are $40 for individual players and $160 for a team of four – with the entry covering a pre-tournament BBQ, on-course drinks and nibbles, a post-match platter and the chance to share in a high calibre prize list.
Old Boys’ Bowls
* The annual Old Boys’ bowls tie against King’s Old Boys is scheduled for Wednesday, 8th April on the Tainui greens in Dunedin.
King’s has won this outing for the last two years after Otago Boys’ took the first title in 2006 – and our alumni are keen to reverse the trend.
If you are interested and able to play, please make contact with Ian Johnson (03/4767758) or Bill Butler (03/4675667).
School news
* Being a part of a special Outward Bound programme in January has given 2009 Head Boy Nicholas Dunbar a real boost as he begins his year at the helm.
Nicholas was involved in the Outward Bound School’s Leaders’ Programme with 26 others from around the country who had been put forward by their respective schools, all being identified for their qualities as leaders.
The 21-day course comprised tramping, sailing, rock climbing, river kayaking and high-rope classes, along with indoor sessions focusing on different styles of leadership, such as supportive or directive, and how those might be applied.
Outward Bound chief executive Trevor Taylor said an opportunity to assist schools to better prepare pupils who demonstrated leadership potential was identified five years ago with the School Leaders’ programme implemented as a result.
The objective is for those involved to return to their schools armed with the skills they’ve learnt and to be able to inspire others to reach their full potential.
Nicholas noted that just a month into his Head Boy’s role, he had more confidence, particularly with public speaking, had learnt different leadership styles and the importance of core values.
“I learnt how to work cooperatively with a team, which I want to put to good use this year. It was a great experience,” he says.
He also recognised that being given the role was a great honour.
“I want to be a good ambassador for the school and to keep up its good name while being a good role model.
“I see myself as more of a supportive leader and I’d like to be involved as much as possible.”
Reproduced with the permission of The Star
* Playing to a crowd of families and young people enjoying the sun at the Lions Lark in the Park last week, young Dunedin musician Mitchell Smith (Year 13) lapped up the atmosphere.
‘‘I love what I do and I think people can see that.’’
The 17-year-old recently returned from his first trip to the Tamworth Country Music Festival in Australia, where he tasted success in two talent quests.
Mitchell won the Jazzer Quest from 120 other musicians and was runner-up in the Entertainer of the Year senior section.
‘‘It was rough competition — I was up against people of all ages.’’
It was another boost to his confidence after he won the New Zealand Gold Guitar Awards intermediate title last year. Mitchell is now keen to see where music will take him, having discovered a love of the ‘‘road trip’’ aspect to music.
‘‘It was the best 10 days of my life. I just love the scene — the moving around.’’
Mitchell was one of 13 acts entertaining at last weekend’s family fun day, organised by The Lions Club of Dunedin North with the event supporting the Otago Community Hospice. More than 3,000 people attended.
* Results of the summer interschool against Christ’s College –
Cricket 2nd XI: Otago Boys’ 120 (Scott Hunter 28) and 232/9 (George Croudis 83) drew with Christ’s 162 (Daniel Smart 4/33, Cameron Thompson 3/33).
Cricket 1st XI: Otago Boys’ 86 and 122 (Ciaran McMeeken 47) lost to Christ’s 181 and 30/6 (Harry Jones 3/20, Blair Soper 3/10).
Tennis: 15-9 to Christ’s
Golf: 10-nil to Otago Boys’
The school needs you – Old Boys’ to help coach sports teams
* Late last year, the Rector requested that a Sports Council be established, reporting to the School Board through parent representative Kallum Croudis.
The aim of this body is to ensure that views concerning funding, tournaments, specialist coaching and general provision for sport within the school are coordinated and well catered for.The group assembled includes representatives from the school and parents.
At last month’s inaugural meeting Des Smith (former senior master and now head of the Otago Secondary Schools’ Sports Association) presented an overview of Otago Boys’ responsibilities to Sparc and how these could be met.
The overwhelming theme to emerge was that of the school under-utilising the talent of Old Boys that may be available to assist in the coaching of sports teams.To that end, if there are Old Boys who have the talent and time to give, the Sports Council would ask they contact the school’s sports coordinator Jim Hoffman (03/4775527).
Otago Boys’ has a magnificent sporting tradition … to ensure the school’s facilities remain top rate and that the coaching, management and exposure to appropriate competition is continued, the involvement of alumni is seen as crucial.
Where Are They Now?
* In the occupation line of his Foundation profile Doug Eckhoff (1954-55) lists himself as ‘retired’.
That is far from the truth.
As well as being the co-vice chairman of the New Zealand Council of Victim Support Groups, Doug is also the Lower Hutt group’s chairman and has been closely involved with the organisation for the past 16 years. He also serves on the national Board’s Finance and Audit Committee.
As a member of the national Board, Doug is a strong advocate for the recognition of the community partnership function of lower group committees and their role as the key stakeholders of Victim Support.
Doug is a member of the Hutt Council for Social Services and works on a voluntary basis with the Refugee and Migrant Service, assisting in the re-settlement of refugees in the Lower Hutt region.
He is a Paul Harris Fellow and a Past President of the Rotary Club of Eastern Hutt, as well as being one of the founders of the New Zealand Film Archive in Wellington. He has been a member of its Board of Trustees since its inception in 1981. He is also on the committee of the National Press Club.
Doug has worked in all facets of the media as a journalist, editor and film producer – both in New Zealand overseas.
After being part of the library and drama committees while at school, Doug worked for the Otago Daily Times in 1956, the Clutha Leader in 1957 and for Kensley Newspapers Ltd in England from 1958 to 1962. That was just the beginning.
Prior to ‘retiring’ in 2003, Doug had been the Head of Communications for both the Department of Justice and the Electoral Commission (1990-2003), he was a former Chief Executive of the New Zealand National Film Unit (1980-90), and the Head of News and Current Affairs for the Television One network (1974-80).
He is the author of a number of publications, including ‘Reflections of Campbell House’, and was the Executive Producer of the New Zealand feature film ‘The Scarecrow’.
Doug also spends part of each week working as a voluntary tutor in reading with children at a primary school in Lower Hutt.
Old Boys’ Society
From the President, Norcombe Barker –
The Old Boys’ Society looks to assist the school in its endeavours to provide a superior standard of education for today’s schoolboys.
We are now assisting by offering scholarships to allow them to attend the magnificent Mount Aspiring lodge. A number of boys face financial difficulties and may not normally be able to take part in the trip – the scholarships open the way for this issues to be overcome and the Society is pleased to be able to help in this area.
The Society is also assisting with the establishment of a museum in the Shand building. There is an incredible amount of archival material which is of interest to not just Old Boys and there is a real need for this to be properly displayed. This is even more imperative with the 150th celebrations fast approaching.
One of the success stories of the Society is its desire to become more involved with the school and in recent years it has organised speakers requested by the staff. These speakers, most of them alumni of the school, were involved in specified vocations talking to year groups or classes about their experiences and offering their thoughts on issues current pupils should be considering. This has been a successful joint venture and has helped with making the students more aware of what lies ahead after school.
Please be aware we will be tapping a few of you on the shoulder for this and speakers are always appreciated.
Old Boys in the news
* Otago and New Zealand cricket enthusiasts travelling to the New Road ground in Worcestershire in England may soon be able to watch play from the Glenn Turner Stand or stay in a group of flats named after him.
Glenn (1962-66) carved out a memorable first-class and test career * with much of his time – 1967 to 1982 – spent with Worcestershire and it has been reported by the Worcester News that he will be ‘immortalised’ as the club continues redeveloping its New Road ground.
Glenn, who also captained Worcestershire in 1981, was one of three players for the county who scored 100 first-class centuries. He is now convener of selectors for New Zealand Cricket. The Graeme Hick Pavilion and Tom Graveney Members’ Lounge are being built, and Worcestershire chairman Martyn Price said Turner was next in line to be honoured. Another Worcestershire great, Basil D’Oliveira, had a stand named after him in 2004.
Price said the club was awaiting a decision from Worcester City Council on its application for a 120-bedroom hotel to be built next to the ground. With the hotel set to fund the final stage of the £15 million ($NZ42.5 million) ground development, Price said Turner should be honoured in a similar way to Hick and Graveney.
* Glenn Turner scored 2,991 runs in 41 tests at an average of 44.64. That tally included seven centuries. In ODIs he scored 1,598 runs at 47.00, going past 100 on three occasions. In a staggering 455 first class matches Glenn scored 34,346 runs at 49.70 with 103 centuries and 148 50s. His brought up his 100th first class century by scoring 311 not out for Worcestershire against Warwickshire in May 1982.
In two senses the most professional cricketer ever produced by New Zealand, Glenn Turner made himself a household name throughout the cricket world by dedicating himself to cricket from an early age and making the best possible use of a considerable natural ability. Unswervingly single-minded in his pursuit of runs, unashamedly ambitious and often impatient of amateur administrators in New Zealand, his career with Worcestershire was the key to his success everywhere else. He deliberately enrolled in the hard school of county cricket, learnt his lessons quickly and never forgot them. Almost frail-looking, pale-faced and serious-minded, Turner was an immaculately straight-playing opener, who defended with a solidity of technique few contemporaries matched. Although limited in his early days, he eventually played every shot on demand, and scored as fast as anyone when necessary. His most characteristic shots were the off-drive and a beautifully-timed drive to midwicket with the face of the bat turned on impact. He began his Test career with a duck, but the broad canvas of the five-day game suited his tempo and temperament, giving a cultured craftsman the opportunity to build his innings steadily, soberly and coolly. He twice carried his bat through a completed Test innings, and in the West Indies in 1971-72 hit four double-centuries in all matches, including successive innings of 259 at Georgetown. Turner captained New Zealand in ten Tests, but relinquished the job after one of his regular disagreements with administrators. He managed New Zealand's teams in Australia and England in 1985-86, and was reappointed in 1995. He coached Otago and is currently the convenor of the national selection panel. Wisden CricInfo
* People are used to seeing products advertised in newspapers and on television, but how much do products appeal when they are artfully, and strategically, placed in films on the silver screen?
University of Otago senior marketing lecturer Dr Ben Wooliscroft (1979-83), and PhD candidate Francisco Conejo, began research recently into the use of brands in the movies by inviting the public to watch 2002 film Minority Report, and respond to a survey on placement of the 26 products in the movie.
‘‘We could have found a film with a lot more, but had to take a punt on what’s a relevant example of brand and product placement. Modern consumers can be deeply cynical about advertising, so companies are always finding ways of growing opportunities to make new associations,’’ Ben said.
‘‘TV and print are often taken with such [a] big grain of salt, so seeing opinion leaders or role models using a product is a huge boost — and the cult of celebrity is a great thing.’’
While the popularity of the film’s star, Tom Cruise, had waned in recent years, his status was high ‘‘during the birth of modern product placement’’.
His appearance in 1986 film Top Gun wearing aviator sunglasses sparked a revival of the brand, Ben said.
‘‘They [the sunglasses] were heading for obsolescence, and were suddenly a very desirable product. There was no payment; the glasses just happened to be on hand. But companies are now lining up to give them [films] free products in the hope some of them will appear.’’
While the phenomenon of brand placement in film was not new, there was a growing desire to understand how effective it was, and the research could be of interest to consumer groups, Government groups, companies and advertising agencies, he said. Results of the survey would be processed next month, but having the research peer-reviewed and published in a journal could take up to two years.
* When Henry Bates (1998-2002) was admitted to the Bar last month it was a true family occasion.
He was moved by his parents, Dunedin Crown solicitor Robin Bates (1969-70), and family court lawyer Jo Bates.
The day had been ‘‘a long time coming’’, five and a-half years to be exact, and Henry was glad to have made it.
His first job had been lined up since halfway through last year at the law firm Meredith Connell, in Auckland. He will be working in litigation, ‘‘similar to Dad’’.
A move to a different city would allow him to do his ‘‘own thing’’ and get a true feel for the job, he said.
Although his parents never pushed him into the profession, they were both proud of his achievement.
‘‘It’s a very proud moment that he has chosen to do this. We hope he has a successful career,’’ Henry said.
His mother recalled her admission to the Bar, about six months after her husband, who moved her admission as well.
Henry’s sister, Olivia, was also present, but brother Tom (1996-2000) was in Sydney and sister Suzie in Wellington, with the New Zealand women’s cricket team.
Among the other applicants admitted was Pierre Larroche (1998-2002).
* Golfer Thomas Campbell (1999-2003) hopes a greater understanding of the unique mental challenges of the game will lay the foundation for a professional career.
Thomas, now 23, is in his third year as a member of the golf team at the University of Minnesota, has the goal of playing professionally and says his time at college was proving invaluable.
‘‘My golf has improved a lot technically since my time here,’’ Thomas explained this week.
‘‘I have got a lot stronger from working out five times a week, along with golf-specific fitness training and stretching.’’
He says the major focus of his game was now the mental side of the notoriously fickle game. He has been working with a sports psychologist and feels he has made good progress.
‘‘Things have come a long way. Mainly, I’m focusing on patience, accepting the shot or result, and understanding that you don’t have to hit the big shots all the time.
‘‘I have finally realised that golf is all about hitting fairways and greens, and holing the odd putt. It’s not really rocket science.’’
Thomas hopes to turn professional after his college career and play lower-tier tours as he bids to make it on the PGA Tour. His Minnesota Golden Gophers are ranked 62 among the hundreds of NCAA division one colleges heading into the spring season. But unlike the major college sports, basketball and football, the golf rankings don’t actually mean much. The more important statistic is winning percentage.
Minnesota is at the .650 mark (meaning 65%) and must stay above .500 (50%) to reach the post-season. The winning percentage is calculated by the number of teams a college finished ahead of at a tournament. His team includes 14 players, eight Americans and others from Sweden, China, Scotland, Japan and Australia.
He has just finished a training camp in Arizona and an alumni challenge event, where he played at the Whisper Rock course. The first event of Minnesota’s season is the Big Ten match-play in Orlando this weekend, followed by the NCAA Shootout in Puerto Rico at the end of the month.
Minnesota also plays in the Augusta Invitational in early April and gets tickets for a practice round at the Masters.
Thomas is living with three team-mates in an apartment right on campus and just across the road from the athletic facilities. He has graduated Bachelor of Science in Sport Management but has more than a year of eligibility left to play college golf, so he has begun a master’s degree in Education in Kinesiology, specialising in sport and exercise science and sports psychology.
* It was a battle between the Old Boys when Brent McEwan (1998-99), playing out of the St Clair Club, firmly established himself as the Otago No 1 men’s golfer after securing the double in the Dunedin men’s championships in late-February.
Brent finished 7-under par on 277 for a two-shot win in the Alex Sime Cup over Mark Brooks (2001-05, Queenstown Club) and Nick Borren (2003-07, Windsor Club).
Brent also led the field of 82 in the handicap event, played at St Clair, to become the first winner of the Ron Timms Memorial Cup, awarded in honour of the club’s most successful amateur and club professional for 25 years. Ron Timms died last earlier this month.
Having looked in good form in the Otago strokeplay at Balmacewen three weeks ago, Brent lost the title to Liam Balneaves (Invercargill) after a poor finish. Last weekend though he started the final round with a five-shot lead and wasn’t about to repeat the Balmacewen finish as he scored a final round 71 to stave off any challenge.
Nick started the tournament in sparkling form with an opening round of 65 on the par 71 course. However, his three-shot lead evaporated quickly as he posted a four over 75 on the Saturday afternoon. Countering that was Brent’s second round 68, which gave him a four stroke lead. He then shot his third sub-par round on the Sunday morning while Mark set the pace with a 67 to tie with Nick for second place.
It was the second year running Nick had finished runner-up.
Shorts
John Judge (1967-71) was this week appointed as the new chairman of the board of ACC, replacing Ross Wilson. John is the former Chief Executive of Ernst & Young in New Zealand. In announcing the appointment, ACC Minister Nick Smith noted ‘a strengthening of the board was the first step in the process of ACC facing up to its serious funding issues’.
Ken Gillespie (1965-67) is the chairman of the Hawkdun Idaburn Irrigation Company and is heavily involve in the proposal to construct a $10.8 million water storage dam near Oturehua. While the current scheme provides water to 3,500 hectares, the proposed dam will have the capacity to store 15 million cu m of water – one-third more water than the Falls dam, three times the volume of the Fraser dam and five times the volume of Butchers dam. If built, it will drought proof about one-third of the Maniototo.
Mike Hesson (1988-92) is a happy fellow right – and justifiably so. Mike is the coach of the Otago men’s cricket side which has taken out the 2008/2009 State 20/20 title by virtue of the rained-out final against Canterbury in Dunedin. While it hasn’t yet been confirmed, it seems certain Otago will be invited to contest the lucrative international champions’ series in India in October. Otago also contested the State Shield (one-day) final, where it was beaten by Northern Districts. Mike is currently coach of the New Zealand A side doing battle with the English Lions on their tour of New Zealand.
Recent deaths
* We extend our condolences to the families of the following Old Boys –
Steven John Markham (1993-97), died in Dunedin on 11th February 2009, aged 29.
Donal Hawke Reilly (1924-25), died in Dunedin on 21st February 2009, aged 99.
Ewan James Brass (1948-51), died in Dunedin on 25th February 2009, aged 75.
Alan Forrest Glenn (1938-41), died in Christchurch on 27th February 2009, aged 85. Alan was retired sheep farmer who spent much of his life on the land at Terako Downs, Waiau.
Peter (William Peter Holford) Parkinson (1932-33), died in Auckland on 6th March 2009, aged 89. Peter was an engineer who spent many years as the executive engineer for the Fijian Department of Works, based in Suva.
Ernie (Ernest William) Yeoman (1927-30), died at the Montecillo Veterans’ Home in Dunedin on 6th March 2009, aged 95.
Peter (Edward Peter) Anderson (1944-45), died in Dunedin on 6th March 2009, aged 84. Peter was a retired farmer.
* We also extend our sympathies to –
Norman Oakley (1973-77) and Roger Oakley (1978-82) whose aunt Marna died in Palmerston North 8th February 2009.
Chris Begg (1971-73) and David Begg (1971-73) whose aunt Marjorie Begg died in Christchurch on 21st February 2009.
Ken Hollebon (1952) whose mother Esme died in Dunedin on 23rd February 2008.
Graeme Duncan (1952-54) and Stuart Duncan (1981-85) whose mother-in-law and grandmother respectively Brenda Hore died in Dunedin on 23rd February 2009.
Des Waldron (1956-60) whose mother Grace died in Australia on 25th February 2009.
Tangy Paia (1995-99) and Ngoi Paia (1999-2000) whose sister Naumi died as the result of an accident in Rarotonga on 28th February 2009.
Harry Gapper (1933-36) whose wife Moira died in Auckland on 1st March 2009.
Dennis Kestila (1954-57) whose wife Dorothy died at Carey’s Bay on 5th March 2009. Dorothy was the mother-in-law of Bruce Simpson (1971-75) and the grandmother of Matthew Simpson (2001-06), Adam Simpson (Year 13), Keegan Simpson (Year 10), Layton Kestila (2004-06) and Morgan Kestila (Year 12). Dennis’ mother-in-law Bessie Hill died in Dunedin on 28th February 2009, Bessie being the great grandmother of Matthew, Adam, Keegan, Layton and Morgan.
Peter Cox (1997-2001, Head Boy 2001) whose father Phil was killed in a car accident at Miller’s Flat on 7th March 2009.
Steve Davie
Chief Executive
