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Michael Joseph Bourke OAM (SPC 1950-54)
We are extremely saddened to learn of the passing of Old Collegian and OCA Legend Dr Michael Joseph Bourke OAM (SPC 1950-54), who passed away on January 6, 2022, aged 85 years. Michael’s funeral mass was held in his hometown of Leongatha on January 17 and was co-celebrated by five priests, including Old Collegian…
Donald Henry McRae (SPC 1953-54, PY1958)
We were notified that Donald Henry McRae (SPC 1953-54, PY1958) sadly passed away on June 11, 2021, aged 80 years. He was the loved husband of Nancye (dec) and loving partner of Rosalie “Rose”. He was the loved father of Simon and Phyllis, Jan and Peter (dec), Damien and Michelle and Lisa and Peter. He…
Frank Lawrance Quinlan (SPC 1953-57, PY1958)
We have been notified of the passing of Mortlake’s Frank Lawrance Quinlan (SPC 1953-57, PY1958) in August 2021. Frank was a day student, from Mortlake, who completed his leaving studies and was a very active student during his time at SPC. He was a member of the 1957 First XVIII Football BPS Champions side and…
Michael (Mick) Bernard Nailon (SPC 1954, PY1957)
We were notified of the passing of Old Collegian Michael (Mick) Bernard Nailon (SPC 1954, PY1957) who sadly passed away on January 3, 2022. Mick was a boarder from Ararat, where his father was a police superintendent. Mick only attended SPC for one year in 1954, where he completed his sub-intermediate studies. He was a…
Josh Muir (SPC 2004-07, PY2009)
We are extremely saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Old Collegian and award-winning artist Josh Muir (SPC 2004-07, PY2009) on February 5, 2022, of a reported heart attack. Josh was well known for his bright street-art-inspired works and his work was well respected in art circles, with the Gunditjmara and Yorta Yorta artist’s…
Graham Duff AM (SPC 1956-59)
We are very saddened to learn of the passing of the larger than life Old Collegian and SPC Legend Graham Duff AM (SPC 1956-59) who passed away on February 12, 2022 aged 80 years. A distinguished sports administrator, Graham, known to many as “Duffy”, lost his fight after a short illness. Tributes have poured in…
Where are they now – Robert White (SPC 1970-71)
Old Collegian Robert White (SPC 1970-71) recently shared these memories of school life at SPC. Robert was a senior boarder at SPC from Wycheproof. He started in Form 5 and completed his final year studies. “I am not really a good example of St Pat’s output. I studied like I played football. A win by a…
Where are they now – Mitch Robertson (SPC 2007-12)
The College recently reconnected with Mitch Robertson (SPC 2007-12) who is loving his career in television advertising at Network 10 but apartment living during Melbourne’s mammoth lockdowns last year, not so much. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? I stayed in Ballarat for four years upon completing Year 12 at SPC to…
Where are they now – Peter Vaughan (SPC 1946-48)
The College recently reconnected with Old Collegian Peter Vaughan (SPC 1946-48) who reminisces about his hitchhiking adventure around Australia when he was younger and his fondness for footy and boxing at SPC. Where has life taken you since leaving SPC? After leaving St Pat’s I had many jobs and careers. At one stage I hitchhiked…
Class of 1974 enjoy informal reunion
We thank Old Collegian Shane Pianta (SPC 1973-74) for compiling this story in relation to the Class of 1974’s recent informal reunion, held at the Red Lion Hotel in Ballarat on November 14, 2021. “The informal get together of the PY1974 was held on Sunday, November 14 2021 at the Red Lion Hotel Sports Bar…
