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The Otago Boys' High School Foundation
PO Box 11,
Dunedin, New Zealand
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September newsletter –
Arise Sir …
* Was there another school better represented at last month’s investiture at Government House in Wellington than Otago Boys’ where no fewer than four Old Boys received Knighthoods?
With the current National government reinstating titles, which were abolished between 2000 and 2008, recipients of the Knight Grand Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (GNZM), Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (KNZM) and the Distinguished Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (DCNZM) were given the option of taking up the titular designation of Sir or Dame.
Kneeling before the Governor-General Sir Anand Satayanand last month and arising as Knights were internationally respected theologian Emeritus Professor Sir Lloyd George Geering (1931-35); visionary paediatrician Sir David Charles Mauger (1953-57) who performed the first bone marrow transplant in New Zealand; retired High Court judge Sir John William Hansen (1957-62); and the world’s best match racing yachtsman and former Olympic champion Sir Russell Coutts (1975-79).
Congratulations to Sir Lloyd (Associate Fellow of the Foundation), Sir David, Sir John (Friend of the Foundation) and Sir Russell (Senior Fellow of the Foundation) – not only for the recognition they have deservedly received but for the contribution they have made in their fields of expertise and the differences they have made to the lives of those with whom they have come in contact.
Death of world renowned poet
* Alistair Te Ariki Campbell (1940-43), died in Wellington on 16th August 2009 aged 84.
Alistair was born in Rarotonga in 1925 but came to New Zealand as an orphan at the age of eight. He and his three siblings were sent to an orphanage in Dunedin where he stayed until he was 18. A world renowned poet, playwright and novelist, he admitted that much of the melancholy in his personality and poetry was due to the loss of his mother when he was so young.
Born on 25th June 1925 as Alistair Campbell he later added 'Te Ariki' after going back to the Cook Islands and discovering his grandfather had ties to chiefdom. So in his honour he added Te Ariki or "the chief" to his name.
His father was a New Zealand Scot, while his mother was Cook Island Maori from the island of Penrhyn. He grew up in an orphanage in Dunedin with his brother following the death of his mother to TB and his father who literally drank himself to death (both in 1933). After four year at Otago Boys’ (where despite speaking little English, Penrhyn Maori being his first language, he rose to the top of his class) he studied at the University of Otago and Victoria University of Wellington.
As a young man in Wellington he began to write seriously and became part of what was to be known as the Wellington group, which included James K Baxter, Louis Johnson and W H Oliver. The group was just an affiliation of a number of writers who mostly shared a common opposition to Allen Curnow's, another notable New Zealand writer, ideas and writings.
After marrying Wellington student Fleur Adcock, who gave birth to his first two children, Campbell gained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Victoria University in Wellington in 1953. He went on to Teachers' College, securing a Diploma of Teaching in 1954.
He had early success with his first book, Mine Eyes Dazzle, in 1950, and went on to work as an editor for School Publications from 1955 until 1972, and writing a novel for children, The Happy Summer, in 1961.
Meanwhile, his personal life changed in 1958, when he divorced Adcock and married Meg Anderson, who had three children with him.
He wrote a series of six plays for radio, the best-known being When the Bough Breaks (1970), which was later turned into a stage version was produced and published in Howard McNaughton's Contemporary New Zealand Plays in 1974. In 1979 he took part in the Four Poets tour of New Zealand with Sam Hunt, Hone Tuwhare and Jan Kemp.
He tutored creative writing nationally and internationally, and was president of the writers' organisation, PEN, for a year.
In 1997, Campbell was awarded the Pacific Islands Artist's Award and, in 1999, received an honorary doctorate in literature from Victoria University of Wellington. He received a Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement for poetry in 2005 and was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the same year.
Meg Campbell died in November 2007, and a joint collection of poems written by the couple, It's Love Isn't It, was published the following year.
In all, Alistair completed four novels and 17 collections of poems - winning many awards along the way, including the New Zealand Book Award for Poetry in 1982, Pacific Islands Artist's Award 1999, Hon D Litt (Victoria, 1999). He was the guest poet at the Adelaide International Festival of the Arts 1978; won a gold medal for TV drama at the La Spezia International Film Festival 1973; President PEN International (NZ Centre) 1977-79; Arts Council Scholarship in Letters 1990; writer in residence, Victoria University 1992.
Golden double for Bondy
* Hamish Bond (1999-2003, Head Boy 2003) stood atop the rowing world late last month for the second time in two world championship campaigns.
After sampling world supremacy as part of the New Zealand coxless four at the 2007 regatta in Munich alongside fellow Old Boy Carl Meyer (1995-99), Hamish teamed with Eric Murray to crush the opposition in the pairs final on the Poznan course in Poland.
Despite having only been together for six months, the pair had dominated this year’s World Cup series going into the championships unbeaten and expectations were for a strong performance.
They did not disappoint, jumping out to a boat length lead at the 500m mark to lead by three seconds at the halfway mark and were never threatened. The Great Britain pair of Peter Reed and Andrew Triggs Hodge were considered their major rivals but failed to keep up as the kiwi duo sprinted to the finish.
"There were times throughout the season when I was thinking, this better be worth it because, man, it sucks right now," Hamish said.
"We did some really hard training with Dick (coach Richard Tonks) this year but it's all worth it now.
"It's a weight off my shoulders.
"I've been stressing the last few days. It was a new thing for us going in as favourites."
Their time of just under 6 minutes, 16 seconds was one of the quicker in the event's history.
Eric suggested the last ten strokes were the “messiest of the season” as the pair tired after the blistering pace they’d set, while Hamish was more calm in his appraisal of their effort.
"I always felt we had another gear. I saw them come back at us in the third 500 metres but kept pushing up. It's a massive relief. It's a different story when you go in as favourite, unlike previous years."
With their class having shone through, Hamish and Eric draped themselves proudly in New Zealand flags on the medal dais. They can now look to further domination leading into the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Registrations for 2013 sesquicentennial
* Interest in the 150th celebrations in August 2013 continues to gather momentum.
Old Boys from the 1930s through to those who left school in the last three years have noted their intention to be present at what will be the biggest reunion ever seen in the city with up to 3,000 attending.
Of those to have registered to date, 54 live in Dunedin with a further 18 spread throughout Otago, 33 who reside in Australia have signaled their involved with third spot currently filled by Auckland-based alumni with 26.
The best represented decade is the 1970s with 36, the 1950s have 34 registrations to date and the 1980s fill third place with 32.
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.
The Foundation is already working with airlines to ensure competitive domestic and international travel packages are made available, several venues – including the Lion Foundation Arena and the new Otago Stadium – have been booked, Speights Brewery will be producing a special drop for the celebrations (with this to be on offer at all functions as well as made available for purchase as a momento of the weekend), a book will be published, with this to include the history of the school along with the names of each and every boy and staff member at Otago Boys from 1863 to 2013, and all manner of activity is planned for the four-day gathering.
Foundation members
* Since the August newsletter, the following Old Boys and connections with the school have made pledges or donations and have been registered as Members of the Foundation –
‘Lost’ Old Boys
* A number of Old Boys have shifted since the sending of the August newsletter and with the 2013 register a major component of the 150th celebrations, the Foundation is doubly keen to regain that contact.
Any help fellow Old Boys can give in the re-tracing of the following would be appreciated:
Dion Douglas (1975-79). Last known address – Christchurch;
Ryan Hamilton (2003-07);
Bevan Johnson (1987-91. Last known address – Blenheim;
Doug Taylor (1983-87). Last known address – Brisbane;
Joshua George (1991-96). Last known address – Dunedin;
Sean Gillespie (1995-99). Last known address – Lawrence;
Lewis Jackson (1972-76). Last known address – Auckland but believed to be back in the South Island;
Ee-heng Lim (1994-97). Last known address – England;
Aso Pavihi (2001-04). Last known address – Dunedin;
Glenn Wadsworth (1984-87). Last known address – Australia.
1959 50th Reunion
* The 50th Reunion of the intake of 1959 will be staged in Dunedin over Labour Weekend.
Registrations are still being taken and can be lodged with Ian Horrax (03/4438567) or Duncan Boswell (03/4436911).
2009 Otago Daily Times Class Act
* Otago Boys’ High School has again played a part in the annual Otago Daily Times’ Class Act celebration with two more outstanding young men honoured.
Blair Soper is planning a career as a delivery boy — but not just any old delivery boy. He wants to be a high speed cricket ball delivery boy.
Blair is already a member of the New Zealand Under-19 World Cup Cricket Squad and the Otago Under-19 Cricket team due to his ability to bowl at an average speed of 135kmh.
The school’s 1st XI’s leading bowler for the past two years, Blair admits when the middle stump goes cartwheeling out of the ground, it’s an awesome feeling.
‘‘I live for those moments. They make the hard work worthwhile,’’ he said.
In the winter months, Blair puts cricket on hold and throws himself into his other passion — hockey.
He has been a member of the 1st XI since 2006 and a member of the Otago Under-18 hockey team for the past two years. Despite his passion for hockey, it is cricket which has won the toss. He hopes to make cricket his career by gaining selection for the Otago Volts and eventually the Black Caps.
Achievements: Otago Under 15 hockey (2007); Otago Under 18 hockey (2008-09); 2007 India Hockey Shield winner with Otago Boys’; second in the Rankin Cup 2008 with Otago Boys’; Otago Boys’ 1xt hockey XI (2006-09); New Zealand Under 19 World Cup cricket squad (2009); Otago Under 19 cricket squad (2009); Willows Cricket Club youth representative team to tour Sri Lanka (2009); Otago Boys’ 1st cricket XI (2008-09); most improved Otago Boys’ cricketer (2008).
Role Model: New Zealand cricketer Shane Bond. “He pushes young people to strive for their goals.”
Hopes for the future: To forge a career as a professional cricketer.
Juno Pyun has a simple philosophy.
“It’s important to remember that your identity is a living thing. It’s OK to let it change. You don’t have to be stuck with it forever — it’s good to try new things and let your identity grow.’’
That philosophy pushes Juno to grab every opportunity with both hands — particularly when it comes to music.
He already plays clarinet with the Southern Sinfonia, he is co-lead violinist with the New Zealand Secondary Schools Symphony Orchestra and the Dunedin Youth Orchestra, he plays both violin and clarinet in the Cantores Choir Orchestra, and clarinet and saxophone with the Dunedin and Taieri Operatic Society’s orchestras. And to top it off, he plans to learn piano as well.
‘‘I’m a musical jack of all trades. If I’m familiar with broader spectrums of music, it means that I can get more enjoyment out of music as a whole.’’
Juno has a long list of successes in music competitions, including winning several classes in the Dunedin Performing Arts Society Competitions in 2008 and winning the Otago Regional Chamber Music Competition with Trio Martinu earlier this year.
Juno emigrated to New Zealand from Korea in 2002. For many people, leaving old friends, learning English and settling into life in a foreign country is a major challenge. But Juno was unfazed.
‘‘Every day is a challenge. You have goals, and realising them doesn’t happen overnight. You have to keep motivating yourself, keep working hard and not be distracted or lazy. Those are the challenges I face every day.’’
Juno sets himself high goals, especially in the classroom. He has achieved NCEA levels 1 and 2 with excellence endorsements and hopes to study health sciences and music at the University of Otago next year.
Achievements: NCEA levels 1 and 2 endorsed with excellence; Otago Regional Chamber Music competition winner (2009), highly commended (2007 & 2008); New Zealand Secondary Schools symphony orchestra co-leader (2008-09); Otago Boys’ choir, orchestra, symphonic band and jazz band member (2005-09).
Role model: “My Mum. I really respect her because she works really hard in her restaurant but she also has lots of time and love for us.”
Hopes for the future: To study health sciences and music at the University of Otago.
Dunedin City Mazda offer
* Dunedin City Mazda, naming rights sponsor of the annual Foundation golf tournament, has made an exclusive offer to all Old Boys and connections of Otago Boys’ High School (family, friend, work colleagues et al).
The deal is - until the end of the month, Dunedin City Mazda is offering all new Mazda 6 models at a 50% now, 50% in 12 months at 0% interest.
If you are in the market for a new Mazda, please call either Fraser McGrouther or Moray McKenzie on 03/4664060 and make note of the Otago Boys’ High School Foundation offer.
School news
* The school curling team will be heading to Auckland for the national secondary school championships next month and their coach Doug Hall has organised a ‘New Gold/Old Gold’ 4WD tour for this Saturday.
The tour will present a rare opportunity to travel through the old goldfields of the Silverpeaks to the new goldfield of the Macraes Mine, and then back through the Taieri Gorge/Hindon Railway to Bucklands crossing.
Participants will have an opportunity to travel on private and public roads visiting old mining sites, tour the Macraes mine and be guided by Bill Thompson, former owner of Cottesbrook Station which encompasses much of the area to be travelled.
The cost per vehicle is $60 which covers lunch and afternoon tea; a brief tour of the Macraes Mine (courtesy of Oceana Gold); full tour commentary by Bill Thompson on the history, the farming, mining and the early settlers of the area. The tour starts outside Otago Boys High School, leaving at 9.00am and will finish at approx 3.30pm at Andrew Noone’s property Waikouaiti.
Bookings can be made by contacting Doug Hall at 021/1097532.
* Joshua Ritchie (Year 13) recently attended an elite training course at Trentham Military College where his leadership skills and academic excellence were recognised.
Those qualities are the focus of the prestigious New Zealand Army Officer Kippenberger Class in which Joshua was offered a position at the end of the course.
Recipients are fully funded for four years of study at Massey University, as well as undergoing officer training. Candidates receive a full salary, full medical cover and access to all recreational facilities as part of the scheme. Joshua will graduate with the rank of lieutenant.
* Demetri Raffills (Year 10) and Thomas Stevens (Year 10) are among the most talent young public speakers in the country.
Under the tutelage of speech teacher Mary Flaherty, the pair have honed their skills to the degree they have been awarded Honous Plus in the most recent New Zealand Speech Board Public examinations. There were only five other boys to achieve this distinction in the country.
* The Year 9 Numberworks Mathletics team has taken the Otago title.
Elliott Munro, Rhys Bayly, David Moratti and Sam Guest fought off the opposition to win the title in convincing fashion.
Congratulations
* Arthur Klap (1965-68), currently the Chief Executive of the New Zealand Winter Games which will be staged throughout Otago later in the month, has received a lifetime achievement award from the New Zealand Association of Event Professionals.
Arthur, who is also the chairman of Bike New Zealand, has organised more than 500 events over the past 30 years.
Last year, he was made a Member of the NZ Order of Merit for his services to sport and recreation.
* Rod Griffiths (2000-04) has been named the New Zealand Flooring Industry Training Organisation’s (NZFITO) national Apprentice of the Year.
As well as picking up the industry’s Stage 3 award, Rod was named the overall winner at a recent ceremony in Christchurch and received his trophies from Simon Power, the Minister of Commerce, Justice and State Owned Enterprises, and Greg Durkin, the NZFITO chief executive.
Mr Power commended Rod and his employer Justin Bell (1980-82), from Justin Bell Flooring, for their commitment to excellence in training.
The Minister highlighted his belief that industry training will play a vital part in New Zealand pulling out of the current recession.
Old Boys in the news
* Sir John Hansen (1957-62) has been named as the chairman of the board to run the Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.
Sir John will be joined on the board of Dunedin Venues Management Ltd (DVML) by the general manager of Saatchi and Saatchi New Zealand Jennifer Rolfe, the chairman of Silver Fern Farms Stewart Barnett, and a number of other prominent businessmen and sports administrators, some of whom live outside the city but who have agreed to travel to lend their expertise to the project.
Dunedin Mayor Peter Chin (1954-58) said DVML will initially focus on the Forsyth Barr Stadium at University Plaza will be its focus but it will also manage, at a later date, the Dunedin Centre complex following its major redevelopment and the Edgar Sports Centre.
Sir John is a former High Court judge who managed the New Zealand team in the Hong Kong International Cricket Sixes in 1983; was the Chairman of the final appeals committee for 2007 Rugby World Cup and who was appointed an International Cricket Council Code of Conduct Commissioner in that same year;
He was made a Distinguished Companion of The New Zealand Order of Merit (DCMNZ) in June last year; was appointed to the New Zealand Rugby Union’s Appeals Council and International Rugby Board Disciplinary Panel earlier this year; and just this month was made a Knight Of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
* Rob Lawson (1988-92), a rising leader on the Otago farming scene, has become the first New Zealander to attend the Woolworths Agricultural Business Scholarship Programme in the three years it has been run.
Rob spent a fortnight in Sydney last month investigating one of New Zealand and Australia’s largest supermarket chains as one of 30 participants on the course.
The Woolworth’s programme is run in conjunction with the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales and the University of Western Sydney, and during the two weeks participants heard from senior Woolworth’s staff and external experts, visit stores and distribution networks and complete group and course work.
‘‘The vast majority of Woolworths fresh produce is sourced domestically, so it makes sense for tomorrow’s agricultural leaders to get an insight into what makes a supermarket tick, so those successful partnerships continue long into the future,’’ Woolworth’s supermarket director Greg Foran said.
Rob, who runs a family sheep and cattle farm at Waikouaiti, is a director of meat company Silver Fern Farms, is the Otago chairman of the meat and fibre section of Federated Farmers and is a former captain of the Otago cricket team.
He was nominated for the Woolworth’s programme by Federated Farmers.
Woolworths own Progressive Enterprises, one of New Zealand’s largest supermarket chains.
* Nick Madden (1995-99) has no plans to end his British OE any time soon.
And why would he? With a home in the walls of Windsor Castle, with access to the British Royal Family’s personal golf course, with membership of the Royal Household Cricket Club and with ‘‘the best job in the world’’, the former Dunedin tenor and St Paul’s chorister is nicely set up.
Nick is one of 12 lay clerks at the College of St George’s Chapel and sings for the Queen at least five times a year.
Windsor Castle is where the Queen and Prince Phillip spend 80% of their year and Nick is often called on to sing at royal baptisms, birthdays, anniversaries and private dinners.
It took three months for his security clearance to come through but the wait was worthwhile as he now has access to the castle grounds, where the royals roam with their corgis, golf clubs, children and grandchildren.
Last year, Nick sang a solo written by his father Richard (1966-71) as part of the thanksgiving service for the late Sir Edmund Hillary, who was one of the chapel’s 25 Knights of the Garter.
In April this year Nick was married in the chapel to another former St Paul’s choir member, Elisabeth Tyrrell, and the couple have free use of a four roomed home in the castle walls. He describes the job as ‘‘part time’’ but he is required to sing eight times over a six-day week. He also performs in some other musical engagements.
Singing on the weekend had restricted his availability for the Royal Household Cricket Club, which plays on a picturesque ground not open to the public.
And he is one of the 34 members of the golf club run by Prince Andrew, whom Nick describes as a ‘‘golfing nut’’.
Nick began singing as a member of St Paul’s Cathedral choir in Dunedin. He progressed to a position at Ely Cathedral in England in 2003 before winning a place at St George’s two years ago. He is the only non-English lay clerk having been one of 48 tenors put through a rigorous audition that tested not only singing ability but the applicants’ suitability in the eyes of the other clerks.
The audition came down to two and now, as long as he looks after his voice, he can continue in the job as long as he wants. One lay clerk has held his job for 35 years.
Recent deaths
* We extend our condolences to the families of the following Old Boys –
Hewitt John Hay (1959-63), died in Auckland on 10th August 2009 aged 63.
Neville William Allen (1934-36), died in Dunedin on 13th August 2009 aged 90. Neville served in WWII, served as an executive member of the national Prisoner of War committee, and was a retired telecommunications worker and taxi proprietor.
Alistair Te Ariki Campbell (1940-43), died in Wellington on 16th August 2009 aged 84.
Jack (Vernon) Robinson (1944), died in Dunedin on 17th August 2009 aged 79.
Jack (John Gordon) Norman (1946), died in Ettrick on 19th August 2009 aged 80. Jack, a retired farmer, was the father of Nic Norman (1975-79) and grandfather of Ian Norman (1997-2001) and James Norman (2000-04).
Bob (Robert George) Dawson (1949-51), died in Dunedin on 20th August 2009 aged 73. Bob, a retired electrician, was the brother of Graham Dawson (1956-57).
Max Walker Chapman (1937), died in Blenheim on 23rd August 2009. Jack was a retired farmer and was the brother of James Chapman (1930-35) and the uncle of Alasdair Chapman (1957-61) and Ian Chapman (1960-66).
Lindsay Todd Bruce (1940-42), died at Ohaka on 28th August 2009 aged 82. Lindsay was the father of Donald Bruce (1970-74), Gregor Bruce (1972-76), Andrew Bruce (1976-79) and Fraser Bruce (1978-81).
Allan (John Allan Nash) Blakely (1946-48), died in Wanganui on 30th August 2009 aged 78. Allan was the father of Geoff Blakely (1973-77) and Steve Blakely (1974-78) and the grandfather of Sam Blakely (Year 11). He was an Associate Fellow of the Foundation.
Les (Leslie Thomas) Bradshaw (1935-38), died in Dunedin on 7th September 2009 aged 87. Les was a retired chartered accountant and company secretary and was a long-serving track and field administrator at both Otago and national level.
Allan Ross Bayly (1950-52), died in Dunedin on 9th September 2009, aged 73. Allan is the grandfather of Rhys Bayly (Year 9).
Jim (James Vivian) Dunckley (1935-39), died in Dunedin on 9th September 2009 aged 87. Jim, a retired biochemist, was the brother of Geoff Dunckley (1936-39).
* We also extend our sympathies to –
Jeff Pearce (1965-68) whose father Stan died in Dunedin on 7th August 2009.
Ramesh Nayar (1975-79) and Gopinath Nayar (1977-81) whose mother Tele died in Auckland on 8th August 2009.
Michael Borick (1993-96) whose father Desmond Borwick died in Dunedin on 10th August 2009. Desmond was brother of Tony Borick (1955-59) and brother-in-law of Derek Hope (1956-59).
Quentin Reid (1960-64) whose mother Jean died on the Gold Coast on 11th August 2009. Jean was the widow of Alister Reid (1930-34) and the grandmother of Krys Reid (1993-95) and Callum Reid (1993-97).
Marc Batchelor (1973-74) whose father Robert died in Dunedin on 12th August 2009. Robert was the grandfather of the late Aaron Batchelor (1992).
Owen Evans (1967-68) whose mother Joyce died in Christchurch on 13th August 2009.
Craig Chirnside (1988-93) whose father-in-law Bill Arlidge died in Dunedin on 15th August 2009.
Peter Hall (1973-75) whose brother-in-law Mark Stephens died in Dunedin on 15th August 2009. Mark was the uncle of Logan Hall (1998-2001), Blair Hall (2001-03), Riley Hall (Year 12) and Matthew Hall (Year 10).
Mervyn McCrorie (1937-38) whose sister-in-law Colleen McCrorie died in Dunedin on 17th August 2009. Mrs McCrorie was the aunt of Preston Lye (1968-70) and great aunt of James Stringer (1994-95).
Graham Browne (1965-70), Warren Browne (1971-75), Steve Browne (1977-79) and Stuart Browne (1977-81) whose father Ian died in Mosgiel on 18th August 2009.
Ross Couch (1972-75) whose father Peter died in Dunedin on 18th August 2009.
Keith Berry (1967-68) whose father-in-law Brian Bascand died in Christchurch on 20th August 2009.
Greg Brenssell (1982-86) and Mike Brenssell (1985-89) whose grandfather Henry Brenssell died in Dunedin on 21st August 2009.
Greg Frame (1969-73) whose aunt Joan Fyfe died in Kaitaia on 22nd August 2009. Joan was the great aunt of Nic Frame (1999-2003), Patrick Frame (Year 13) and Adam Frame (Year 11).
Barry Nind (1962-63) whose sister-in-law Annette Edwards died in Australia on 24th August 2009.
Graham Bills (1951-53) whose wife Anne died in Dunedin on 26th August 2009.
Mark Rapson (1982-83) whose father Bryan died in Timaru on 26th August 2009.
Gavin Ellison (1979-80) whose father-in-law Bill Mitchell died in Roxburgh on 26th August 2009. Bill was the grandfather of Rhys Ellison (1995-99).
Graham Dickison (1957-59) whose father Jack died in Tapanui on 28th August 2009.
Glenn Tyrrell (1974-78) whose daughter Hannah died in Dunedin on 28th August 2009. Hannah was the grand-daughter of the late Bruce Collie (1945-46), the niece of Murray Collie (1971-74) and Mark Tyrrell (1973-76) and the cousin of Alistair Collie (1996-2001) and Mark Collie (1999-2003).
Brent Davis (1987-91) and Nathan Davis (1989-91) whose grandmother Jessie Davis died in Dunedin on 29th August 2009.
Ron Mathewson (1956-59) and Peter Matheson (1959-60) whose brother Marty died in Dunedin on 30th August 2009.
Mike Egan (1953-55) whose mother-in-law Margaret Vial died in Dunedin on 31st August 2009. Margaret was the grandmother of Graeme Egan (1986-90).
David Crowther (1971-74) and Mark Crowther (1975-77) whose brother-in-law John Buchanan died in Dunedin on 5th September 2009.
Dr John Matheson (1964-68) whose mother Joyce died in Dunedin on 7th September 2009. Mrs Matheson was the sister of Jack Little (1946-49) and the late Murray Little (1943-45) and the late Doug Little (1948-52).
Ernie Armitage (1934) whose wife Dorothy died in Tauranga on 8th September 2009.
Matthew Brook (1996-99) whose father Murray died in Dunedin on 9th September 2009. Murray was the son of Stanley Brook (1929-31).
Luke Campbell (1981-85) whose brother Simon died in Dunedin on 10th September 2009.
Steve Davie
Chief Executive
