Nudgee College Class of 1962

　  
The February - Broncos Reunion: Attendance Attendance – 7 + 1 - Leo Freney, Ian Woods, Dallas Graham, Jim Wheatley, Peter Palmer, Jim & John Kelly. Peter McMahon made it at the end of the evening for a quick Gooday and chat. A terrific time was had by all. 60th Birthdays: Most of us seem to be turning 60 this year. Barry Sullivan, Peter Cartwright and Jim Kelly were 60 together on 30 August. Other had their major events: John Murray 20/4/1944, James Delahunty 11/7/1944, Peter Cleary 5/8/1944 Peter Palmer 10/8/1944, Dallas Grahame 3/10/1944, Paul Robinson 23/10/1944, Peter Cooper 22 /12 1944. Dallas had a wing ding party at the Broncos with Jim Kelly and John Murray included. written by John Murray.　 See following
The youngsters John O’Connor, Len McKeering, John Kelly (5/5/1945) and Jimmie Knox (May/June 05) are 60 in 2005
Dallas Birthday Bash Graham’s 60th  Birthday Bash 
     The party was organised by Dallas’ wife Lyn and daughter Kellie also ably assisted by family friends. The function was held at the Broncos League’s Club Red Hill. The catering was by the Club with a buffet style meal which included a vast array of a wide variety of delicious and freshly cut food.
Dallas’ speech theme for the party was his early childhood years at both Nudgee Junior and Senior Colleges. Also included was his guest list and how each had played a part in his schooling and working life.
A photograph and picture display was presented to the guests on a large white board as they entered the Players Terrace Room at the Club. All of Dallas’ school and working life was displayed on the board.
During the night’s proceedings Dallas made a speech, with quips and banter from the floor, on his Nudgee years experiences and also how each guest had played a part in his life experience thus far. In the latter part of the evening Dallas was presented with a delicious and extravagantly decorated birthday cake. He promptly blew out all the candles and the cake cut and distributed to all the guests.
Then the cards were read and the presents were opened. James Kelly, his wife, Sophie and John Murray were among Dallas’ guests. James Kelly was called on to give an account of some of the goings on in the early days at Nudgee Junior much to the delight of the outer party guests. It was evident to me that everyone enjoyed themselves, the quests were friendly, the food superb and catering excellent, the venue private and cosy and Lyn, Kellie and Dallas’ organisational skills second to none.
Concluding the night everyone was involved in a personal photo with Dallas and his family to be kept as a remembrance of such an enjoyable and memorable night.
John Murray 25/10/2004
August 2005 - Broncos Reunion: A quality attendance: Leo Freney Jim Wheatley Peter Palmer, John and Jim Kelly and we had a great evening. Leo Freney has had a cracker week at Fraser Island fishing.
14 October - NCOBA Annual Reunion Dinner – terrific night with around 80 Old boys attending. The NC62 contingent was Jim & John Kelly, Leo Freney and Adrian Crowe, from across the road with an apology from Jim Wheatley who got caught up in a function at his school at the last minute.
There were only five on the bus from Queen St to the College but it was packed on the ruckus trip back at 11.00pm with recently left new Old Boys.
They have done a great job on the new Ryan Hall. The 100-year-old hardwood floor recycled from an old bridge near Warwick and the antique lights and ceiling are some of the impressive features
There was much interest and talk at the beginning of the night about about Classmates who in the past or usually attend and why not. So you were missed. There was also the "What ever happened to?" and "How's he going?" discussions as well as a lot of Tom-fullery.
October 2005 - The Annual Tatt’s School Holiday Lunch - 15 in attendance in around the table order – Steve Aldenton, Dallas Graham, John Kelly, Grahame McEnery, Tony Walsh, James Delahunty, Chris Lewis (Peter’s son), Peter Lewis, Leo Freney, Mick Purcell, Terry Sullivan, Adrian Crowe, Steve Aldenton, Peter Palmer and Jim Kelly. Tales of yore were recounted and improved,Jokes shared.
Apologies were given and discussed from Spike Kerr (sick as a dog with the flu), John Kaggelis (sprained ligaments and the Doctor’s appointment at the Lunch time), Jim Wheatley (at school), Paul O’Sullivan (unable to get away), Peter Cooper (looking after affairs of the heart), James Knox (continuing with treatment )News and the adventures of other classmates were shared. Jimmy Knox is doing as well as can be expected, is half way through his treatment for which he comes to Brisbane every other week. A number would like to catch up with Jimmy when in Brisbane
Anticipation of the NCOBA Annual Dinner, The Brother’s Rugby Centenary Lunch, Dela’s Father & Son year 12 Lunch at the College with a possible call for volunteer Dads and the NC62 Mixed Christmas Reunion was shared The food and drink were consumed with relish and gusto and an excellent reunion was had by all
A few retired to the Irish Club after and ran into an NC60 Reunion in progress
The event was summed up by one attendee’s comment, the next day, as "It was just the best class do we have had in my opinion. Stimulating conversation."

11 October 2005 Brothers Rugby Club Centenary Lunch - Tuesday - What a great lunch. Buddha Handy, Kerry O’Keefe, Peter Cosgrove exceeded expectations with their contributions. Over 300 attended with many past Wallabies including Mick Purcell and Mick Freney, Leo's brother. Attending at NC62 table: -
Doug Murphy- NC G12 Dad - ex RL Valleys - Great Bros Jr Coach - Son F/B in Reds on tour now
John McCullough- NC G12 Dad - Immediate Past Pres Bros Jr
Graham Cash- NC G12 Dad - Bros Jr Team Manager - BS&B Club (Loves a drink!)
Leo Freney- NC62 - Just retired boss of the John Tonge Centre. Tells a good Yarn
Charlie Brown- NC Dad - Rowing Coach - Bros Jr & North Coach. - Ex PR in Energy & State Politics
Mick Freney- NC62 - Brothers Under 19 in 63 – Wallaby - Likes a good Red
Cloaky - NC62... Brothers Under 19 in 63, Played & coached with Bros for 15 yrs - Developer on the Sunshine Coast...
Jim Kelly - NC 62 - Brothers Under 19 in 63 - Retired Commonwealth & NT govt  - Loves a good time & NC62 organizer
Jimmy Creagh- GT lad - Son G12 GT - played Uni - Can hold his own in any conversation as long as he has drink on hand!
Tom Ryan- NC 66 - ex. West’s Pres - Referee of note - Loves his Rugby.
Dela – NC62 - NC G12 Dad - Brothers Under 19 in 63 – chemist & entrepreneur - Loves a good time, always has a great yarn & NC62 organizerAlso in attendance and in usual great form one
Randy Pascual - NC62 - retired chemist and punter of note and the always-late
Robert Ingham-Myers, looking after one of the Barley 9
October - NCOBA Annual Reunion Dinner – A terrific night with around 80 Old boys attending. The NC62 contingent was Jim & John Kelly, Leo Freney and Adrian Crowe, from across the road with an apology from Jim Wheatley who got caught up in a function at his school at the last minute.
There were only five on the bus from Queen St to the College but it was packed on the ruckus trip back at 11.00pm with recently left new Old Boys.
They have done a great job on the new Ryan Hall. The 100-year-old hardwood floor recycled from an old bridge near Warwick and the antique lights and ceiling are some of the impressive features
15 October 2005 - NCOBA Race Day – Saturday - No feedback has been given
23 October 2005 - Nudgee Yr12 Father & Son Lunch - Sunday – Regrettably cancelled due to lack of interest or availability of current Yr 12 dads only 41 out of 300. Thank you to the Classmates who volunteered to accompany a Nudgee "orphan" NCOBA Requiem Mass & Breakfast for Students, Family & Friends –
26 November - NCOBA Memorial Mass and Breakfast - were well attended with the Chapel comfortably full of Old Boys, wives and widows. The list of Old Boys and the close relatives of Old Boys who departed in the last 12 months was extensive and was read out during the Mass.
Remembered from the Class of 1962 were Jim Barry, Tony Gaffney and Brian Naughton's wife Edwina, John and Joyce McCormack and Greg O’Brien remembering his Dad (1924-26) who passed away in March 2005 at the youthful age of94.
The breakfast was held in the Student's (our familiar) dining hall. Fortunately the students were on holiday. It was buffet stile with a large selection of fresh fruit, juices, a dozen or so cereals and mueslis and yoghurts. The hot breakfast included bacon, sausages, hash browns, mushrooms, baked beans and scrambled eggs with plain, grained or wholemeal toast or muffins or raisin toast with tea or coffee and strawberry, apricot, honey, vegemite or peanut butter available.
Attending from the Class of 1962 was: Brian Barker from Perth, James Delahunty. Jim Wheatley, Jim Kelly, Peter and Elizabeth Cleary, Peter Palmer, Adrian Crowe, John and Joyce McCormack and Greg O’Brien remembering his Dad (1924-26) who passed away in March 2005 at the youthful age of 94.