ONU Happenings
Ian George McLean 1929-2017
It is with sadness that we write of the passing of Mr Ian (Masher) McLean. Newington’s former Sportsmaster, Mathematics Teacher and Honorary ONU Life Member, Ian’s life was celebrated on the College grounds on Thursday 3 August 2017. A full obiturary will appear in the Spring edition of NEWS Magazine and the next edition of ONU E News.
Class of 1953 – Luncheon 28 July 2017
As a start to a busy ONU and Newington weekend, 24 members of the Class of 1953 gathered last Friday 28 July, at the historic Castlereagh Boutique Hotel (formerly the NSW Masonic Club) for a reunion lunch.
Organised by Lt Col (Ret) John Moore AM (ON 1953), those that attended enjoyed a wonderful three hours of catching up and reminiscing of their times at Newington some 64 years ago. The College’s Director of Community and Development Rod Bosman (ON 1978) was invited to give an update on the College. Rod was very pleased to be there as it was one of the rare occasions these days when he is the youngest in the room.
The Class of 1953 are very strong supporters of the College as evidenced by the names around the table that would be familiar to many. Apart from John Moore, who generously provides his expert commentary at our annual Anzac Day Service, the year also boasts former Council Chairman Hon. Angus Talbot, current 70 Club Chairman Gilbert Morgan and Treasurer Warren Green, to name a few.
Others to attend included Barry Clinton, John Sainsbury, Peter Cook, John Everett AM, Brian Jessep, Rev David Manton OAM and Professor John Turtle AO, again, just to name a few.
One who could not make it on the day was Jim Box from Orange, however, he recently supplied to the College Archives a number of photos, copies of which were circulated amongst the lunch attendees to much interest and amusement.
As one would appreciate, a number of the year have passed on and those present honoured their missing mates from Brian McMillan who died in December 1953 through to the most recent passing, being John Field in July 2017.
Many of the year backed up on Saturday for Back to Newington Day and they are always welcome to the College at any time. (see above photo)
Back to Newington Day – 29 July 2017
Back to Newington Day 2017 was a huge success with the Community coming together on the biggest day on the community calendar. With a Community support network of over 350 Volunteers throughout the day serving over 1,000 sausages, 2,000 bread rolls, 8kg of coffee beans, 2kg of fairy floss sugar, 70 litres of ice cream, 65 punnets of strawberries and 1,200 eggs, it was a giant day all round.
Back to Newington Day, is also special for Old Boys, as it is a time to celebrate Mother’s of Old Newingtonians (MOONs). A special luncheon attended by 74 MOONs was held in Prescott Hall.
We can’t wait to welcome you Back to Newington Day in 2018!
Reunions
The College looks forward to welcoming back the Classes of 2002, 2007 & 2012 for the respective 15,10 and 5 year reunions tomorrow (5 August 2017). The event will commence with a College Tour at 4:45pm post the Newington 1st XV Vs St Joseph’s College 1st XV on Johnson Oval. Drinks will commence in Prescott Hall at 5:30PM.
Allianz Graduate Program
For our Old Boys that are just about to complete their tertiary studies, Old Boy, Denver Don Paul (ON 2001) has brought to our attention, Allianz Graduate Program for 2018. Please click here for more information. Applications close 14 August 2017.
2017 Annual GPS Old Boys Golf Day & Lunch
All Old Boys of Great Public Schools are invited to participate in the Annual Golf Day and Lunch at Manly Golf Club on 31 August 2017. The day commences at 07:15am with breakfast and registration with golf commencing at 8am. If you wish to participate, please contact: scott.cain@manlygolf.com.au
Newington Medal
A reminder that applications for the nominations for the Newington Medal close 31 August 2017. We encourage you to recognise Old Boys who have made significant contributions to both Newington and the greater community. You can download an application form here.
For further information, click here.
L-R: Mr Clive Woosnam OAM and Mr John Turnbull (ON 1963)