Old Colleagues News – August #1

Ladies Day Saturday 2nd August.

Often preferred as a day to get together by the Old Colleagues. The delightful scenery on show around the club at this time of year seems to be a big attraction. Ladies Day is legendary and has been sponsored forever by Old Colleague Angus Logan. Thanks again to Jan Logan Jewellery, did you know they are in David Jones Castlereagh St Store as well as Double bay ? Check out the web site www.janlogan.com

 

Its been 25 years since the Burke of 1989 held the silver wear high. The band is getting back together for a reunion this Saturday (yes on Ladies Day), so I’m expecting a few laughs and plenty of refreshments on the balconey, could be a big day all round. For anyone choosing to watch the football expect fireworks right through the grades. The Blue Giants are preparing an old fashioned ambush for St Pats and its 1st vs 2nd in most of the grades. Bring it on !

Old Colleagues Day Story

Very enjoyable day had by all Old Colleagues Day vs Knox. Plenty of tough rugby played during the day, and it got even tougher in the clubhouse afterwards. Old Colleagues having to repel first the current Colleagues and then the Kiwi Colleagues in sculling races and teaching them both a lesson in that practiced art form !!

I had a call from Old Colleague Peter Ball who tells the story of how his father Aubrey Ball (Colleague legend and Life Member) had a great friend who played for Knox during the 1960’s. Aubrey during that time donated a perpetual trophy to Knox. For many years the Aubrey Ball trophy was presented to the Knox Best and Fairest player for the season. Aubrey not only generous but also a sense of humor !!

Great to see Old Colleague Geoff Travers on the balconey belting out instructions to his son Bill playing in the Burke Cup. Young Bill Travers looks to have all the skills of his dad plus a few more !

VALE: PETER DALEY

Peter sadly passed away on July 17th.

He played with Colleagues in the late 1960’s. Peter rapidly earned the name ‘Double Up Daley’ since his willingness to act as a reserve after he had played a full game was legendary. On one particular Saturday afternoon, after running out in Judd Cup, he managed to play in Whiddon, Burke and Kentwell. Needless to say he was quick to accumulate 100 games for the club.

A hard running centre/ winger, Peter scored many fine tries and won a Premiership in 1968 in Whiddon Cup.

As an accountant, Peter was a financial wizard and, with the help of his father Larry, transformed takings from the bar from a dismal deficit into a prosperous surplus in a very short time.

Peter was President of Queenscliff surf club for 15 years and used his administrative acumen, together with his skill as an all-round waterman, to great effect. He was also a great mentor and role model to the younger members.

It was a true testament to his popularity when over 1000 people, including various eminent dignitaries, attended his funeral service at St Mary’s Catholic Church at Manly on Friday July 25th.

We offer our sincere condolences to his wife Cherie, daughter Kellie and son Damien as well as the entire Daley family.

RIP ‘pee wee,’ You are sorely missed.

(Tribute by Vance Lowry)

The French Chef” back in Paddington

Old Colleague and 1996 Kentwell Cup winning hooker Guillaume Brahimi will open the doors of his new restaurant – known simply as ‘Guillaume’ – on August 2. The new restaurant was formerly home to the age-old Darcy’s Restaurant. The menu promises to stick to the classical French cuisine Brahimi is celebrated for. The Guillaume success story is an inspiring one for all Colleagues, a great supporter of the Colleagues we wish him all the best in his new venture.

www.guillaumes.com.au

Marto Married”

Son of Old Colleague Mark Martin and brother of Old Colleague Will Martin, Old Colleague, self made England based publishing guru Tim Martin married Sarah Jones in the South of France this week. (A fair distance from Willow Tree near Quirindi) Congrats Tim and continue the good work keeping those poms on their toes. (Except for the misses that is)

 

Go the Colleagues

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